cross-question

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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

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 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

If she finds out that Pencarrow belongs to Mr. Pendennis, she’ll surely cross-question you about him, and Mary’s so sharp that she’ll see at once you’re concealing something from her, if you’re not very discreet.”

From The Red Symbol by Ironside, John