cross-examination
Example Sentences
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They questioned the credibility of experts, DNA and ballistics reports with prolonged cross-examination about testing, interpretation and protocol.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
During aggressive cross-examination of ATF agents, Haney peppered them with questions about what steps were taken to protect the integrity of the site of the Lachman fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
During his cross-examination of Musk, which lasted nearly two days, the billionaire accused Savitt of trying to “trick” him with “definitionally complex” questions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026
Under cross-examination by OpenAI attorney Sarah Eddy, Brockman sought to reframe diary entries that Musk's lawyers had used the previous day to portray him as a calculating opportunist.
From Barron's ● May 5, 2026
He was distressed that I would not be testifying for he had undoubtedly prepared for my cross-examination.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing cross-examination
