cross-examine

Example Sentences

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Ruemmler told the Journal that she never drafted a letter, represented Epstein or was asked to cross-examine victims.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

They’ve got one cooperator, but you can cross-examine the cooperator, who’s cooperating in hopes of a more lenient sentence.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2026

The appeals court ruled that the trial judge also erred in ruling that prosecutors could cross-examine Weinstein about uncharged and decades-old allegations if he decided to testify.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2024

Trump’s legal team was also allowed to dispute evidence, cross-examine witnesses called by opposing counsel, and raise questions of law and fact throughout the trial—all of which they did aggressively and comprehensively.

From Salon • Sep. 8, 2024

Mom walks him out, and before she can return to cross-examine me, I’ve escaped to my room with my cell phone.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen