cross-examination
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During a tense cross-examination, attorneys for OpenAI asked Musk whether xAI has “distilled” OpenAI’s technology.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
In cross-examination prosecutor Catherine Pattison asked him whether he was referring to the rifle.
From BBC • May 1, 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
The cross-examination sought to dismantle the narrative Musk had built during questioning from his own attorney.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
Those who choose to make such a statement usually do so to avoid cross-examination.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing cross-examination
