cross-examine

Example Sentences

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Ruemmler told the Journal that she never drafted a letter, represented Epstein or was asked to cross-examine victims.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

They’ve got one cooperator, but you can cross-examine the cooperator, who’s cooperating in hopes of a more lenient sentence.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2026

They would call him as a witness, cross-examine him and, if he didn't comply, level a second misconduct charge at him.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2025

He said he was prepared to act as his own lawyer so he could cross-examine her in minute detail.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2024

Mom walks him out, and before she can return to cross-examine me, I’ve escaped to my room with my cell phone.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen