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cross-question

[kraws-kwes-chuhn, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˈkwɛs tʃən, ˈkrɒs- /




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Lord Pannick argued that the investigation process was "manifestly unfair" and that Lord Lester should have had the opportunity to cross-question his accuser.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2018

But Congressmen do not often get a chance to cross-question the Secretary of the Treasury and when they do they make the most of it.

From Time Magazine Archive

Opposing attorneys tried for two days to cross-question her into inconsistencies, had no luck at all.

From Time Magazine Archive

He, and other medical reporters, also benefited from advance briefings in lay language by key scheduled speakers, and had a chance to cross-question them.

From Time Magazine Archive

He knew how Vyner would question and cross-question him, besides; and he desired, that as he had taken the trouble to come, he should appear to have acquitted himself creditably.

From Luttrell Of Arran Complete by Lever, Charles James




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