cross-questioning

At the same time, not having looked for this cross-questioning, he was all unprepared with any likely answer.

Now, more than ever before, he was interested in what the embezzler would say under their examination and cross-questioning.

I had no opportunity of cross-questioning the actors in the scenes narrated.

After cross-questioning and severely reprimanding me they asked if I would hold my peace if they would let me go.

For a moment he thought of risking cross-questioning, and saying that he had only missed the last number.