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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

He invited the committee to cross-question him, but when he finished, he got the silent treatment.

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

Really," interrupted Dora, "I do not think you should cross-question any one in that way.

From Amy Herbert by Elizabeth Sewell




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