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Recent Examples of cross-examination
Combs passed lawyers notes during effective cross-examinations of nearly three dozen witnesses over two months, including Combs' ex-employees.
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CBS News, 7 July 2025
Because the burden of proof in a criminal trial is on the prosecution, Diddy’s lawyers relied on cross-examinations to build their narrative.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 3 July 2025
Anderson's defense team has challenged some of the evidence in cross-examination of those testifying, arguing there is no DNA, scientific evidence or video that clearly connects him to her death.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
The interview was halted shortly after the call ended, but Snow revealed during cross-examination that the interview was already winding down.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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CBS News, 7 July 2025
Because the burden of proof in a criminal trial is on the prosecution, Diddy’s lawyers relied on cross-examinations to build their narrative.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 3 July 2025
Anderson's defense team has challenged some of the evidence in cross-examination of those testifying, arguing there is no DNA, scientific evidence or video that clearly connects him to her death.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
The interview was halted shortly after the call ended, but Snow revealed during cross-examination that the interview was already winding down.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross-examination
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More closures also mean that the remaining hospitals still operating maternity units will need to prepare for a possible influx of patients and more staffing, which could be a challenge as the country grapples with a shortage of OB-GYNs, nurses and other healthcare workers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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But in 2025, the industry faces several exceptional challenges — slowing streaming growth, all-time high concert ticket prices, and the rise of AI to name a few — that will require shifting the status quo to solve.—
Andrew Wallenstein,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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Once the field survey and design are completed, the information is then sent to the alderperson’s office, said Rutenbeck.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Instead, the district staff want to review feedback collected from the survey.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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These changes have been applied automatically, based on developers’ previous responses to Apple’s questionnaires.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
27 July 2025
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In 2020, a study published in the journal PLOS ONE surveyed 130 cat owners via questionnaire, asking them about how their pets react to separation from humans.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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After the May decision, the Spirit Lake Tribe and Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians asked the appeals court for a rehearing before all 11 judges.—
Jack Dura,
Twin Cities,
8 July 2025
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Data indicates rehearings en banc are only granted about 1% of the time, and the odds are especially bad when—as here—none of three panel judges offered a dissenting viewpoint.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 July 2025
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The interrogation scene in the first movie, between Rey and Kylo, was so incredibly powerful.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
12 July 2025
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Even for the most loyal fan, no soccer match is worth risking detention, interrogation, family separation and deportation.—
Minky Worden,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Now here’s the Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for July 20 to 26.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Take the quiz here … HISTORICAL HUNCH – Metal detectorist's 'feeling' leads to massive Roman settlement discovery in tourist hotspot.—
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FOXNews.com,
25 July 2025
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But higher ed officials sought that support, at numerous public hearings and meetings, to cover regular operations, and many legislators say everyone, including Lamont administration officials, understood this.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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And the education committee had already advanced Kent on a 12-11 vote without a hearing in late May.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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At the same time, Trump has seen his approval ratings drop to an all-time low across several polls, including Newsweek's tracker, which shows his net approval rating at minus 10 points.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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This is the conclusion of our Peach Jam coaches’ poll, which also included what coaches think about NCAA Tournament expansion and the future of revenue sharing/budgets.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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