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interrogation

[in-ter-uh-gey-shuhn] / ɪnˌtɛr əˈgeɪ ʃən /


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After a brief interrogation, and contrary to Dan’s previous claims, Bill admitted involvement with the superstore.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

Three episodes of “The Man Will Burn” have aired with very little interrogation of how well it lives up to its hallowed 10 Principles, one of which is Radical Inclusion.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2026

Although one participant appeared remotely, on a large TV monitor, during the real interrogation, the theatrical version places all three figures in the same room.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

A grim 19th-century commentary on nature, civilization and Jacksonian America, the sequence doubles as the exhibition’s interrogation of the current democratic moment.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

Corporal Craigie posed interrogation: “Who set the fires?”

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

Those who were gay - or perceived to be gay - often faced intrusive interrogations, being "outed" to friends and family, and the shame of dishonourable discharge.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

Behind the camera, filming in Iran came with its challenges - Khaki and Eyni say they faced delays obtaining permits from local authorities, interrogations and had their hard drives confiscated.

From BBC Feb. 20, 2026

Some were hand-searched, while others were brought in for interrogations, including Adel Imran, who was asked about names and addresses of family members.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 19, 2026

Other suspects detained in Madagascar over the affair identified Ravatomanga, during interrogations conducted notably by the FBI, as the mastermind of the deal, people with knowledge of the case have told AFP.

From Barron's Oct. 22, 2025

She was unable, after prolonged and insidious interrogations, to ascertain the causes of Amaranta’s prostration.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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