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cross-examination

NOUN
examination
Synonyms
STRONGEST
audit checking checkup diagnosis experiment exploration inquiry inspection interrogation investigation observation probe questioning questionnaire raid research review scan scrutiny search study survey trial
STRONG
assay battery breakdown canvass catechism dissection exam final grilling inquest inquisition once-over oral perusal quest quiz reconnaissance tryout view
WEAK
blue book legwork perlustration the eye third degree written
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance neglect
NOUN
inquiry
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analysis audit examination hearing inspection interrogation investigation probe query question questioning request research scrutiny search study survey
STRONG
check disquisition exploration grilling inquest inquisition interrogatory poll pursuit quest
WEAK
Q and A catechizing delving fishing expedition legwork probing quizzing third degree trial balloon
Antonyms
STRONGEST
answer ignorance neglect reply
NOUN
inquisition
Synonyms
STRONGEST
interrogation
STRONG
inquiry investigation trial
WEAK
third degree
NOUN
interrogation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
examination inquiry investigation
NOUN
interrogatory
Synonyms
STRONG
analysis audit check disquisition examination exploration grilling hearing inquest inquisition inspection interrogation investigation poll probe pursuit query quest question questioning request research scrutiny search study survey
WEAK
Q and A catechizing delving fishing expedition legwork probing quizzing third degree trial balloon
Antonyms
STRONG
answer ignorance neglect reply
NOUN
third degree
Synonyms
WEAK
cross-interrogation cross-questioning grilling inquisition interrogation pressure
NOUN
trial
Synonyms
STRONGEST
action arraignment case contest hearing impeachment indictment lawsuit litigation prosecution suit tribunal
STRONG
citation claim counterclaim rap seizure
WEAK
court action court martial habeas corpus

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Musk faced hours of cross-examination from William Savitt, an attorney for Altman and OpenAI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

During his testimony and cross-examination on Tuesday and Wednesday, he looked petty and pugilistic, offering answers inconsistent with his deposition and quibbling with defense attorney William Savitt over yes-or-no questions for hours.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

Savitt sought to undermine Musk’s previous testimony by highlighting factual errors and contradictions during the cross-examination, which will continue today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The cross-examination sought to dismantle the narrative Musk had built during questioning from his own attorney.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Old Mr. Fleming, a classic country lawyer more happily at home with land deeds than ill deeds, opened the cross-examination.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

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