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Recent Examples of cross-examination
The defense did not call witnesses during the trial, instead focusing on making their case through cross-examination of prosecution witnesses and closing arguments.
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Emerson Clarridge
updated March 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
During cross-examination of Kaley in February, a Meta lawyer played footage of her mother screaming at her that the teen had posted to social media, and displayed Kaley’s lower-case Instagram story rants about her home life.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Perhaps in recognition of those sensitivities, both Meta and YouTube assigned Thursday’s delicate cross-examination to female attorneys, who took a decidedly softer tack with Kaley than Stanner had with her therapist.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
At Irving Plaza, join an emotional cross-examination of self with the droll, demure music of Eliza McLamb (April 24).
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
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Emerson Clarridge
updated March 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
During cross-examination of Kaley in February, a Meta lawyer played footage of her mother screaming at her that the teen had posted to social media, and displayed Kaley’s lower-case Instagram story rants about her home life.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Perhaps in recognition of those sensitivities, both Meta and YouTube assigned Thursday’s delicate cross-examination to female attorneys, who took a decidedly softer tack with Kaley than Stanner had with her therapist.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
At Irving Plaza, join an emotional cross-examination of self with the droll, demure music of Eliza McLamb (April 24).
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross-examination
Noun
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Yasaka, the casual all day dining emphasizing wood fire and charcoal grilling, and ten person French omakase kappo counter Ren (the one to book).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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The questions only got harder to ignore after Noem’s grilling in front of the House Judiciary Committee last month.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Having legal documents on hand, at a lawyer’s office or in a file cabinet not only provides peace of mind, but can prevent conflict and legal fees when tragedy or challenges arise.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Making education accessible for teenage mothers is a challenge in Kenya and a mounting task for a country with a fast-growing young population.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The early Sierra snowmelt and subsequent April 1 snow survey did not produce the results anyone wanted to hear.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The survey was conducted March 27-29 and polled 1,021 people.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The News’ editorial board and product team built questionnaires for races across the region, asking candidates to spell out positions on taxes, public safety, education, development and other issues tied to local governance.—
From staff reports,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Because the initial questionnaire was almost three decades ago, smartphones, social media and endless scrolling didn’t exist.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Undeterred, the trio of environmental organizations filed for a rehearing earlier this week, insisting the appeals court made the wrong call.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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In their request for a rehearing, the nonprofits said their members and communities were unfairly being forced to pay to keep a costly and unreliable plant operating and that the department didn't even comply with the law requiring it to show why this was the best alternative.—
MATTHEW DALY,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The president called for the reinvestigation of all Afghan refugees who entered under the Biden administration.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
27 Nov. 2025
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At first, the news of the Bondi Beach reinvestigation seemed to give Steve and Noone common cause.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fugitives are allowed the first shot lest the officer face investigation, charges, interrogation by attorneys, and even adverse public opinion.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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Bait, the new Prime Video miniseries Ahmed created, wrote, and stars in, is both an exercise in self-analysis and an interrogation of it, a breakneck romp through farce, satire, thriller, family drama, and romantic walk-and-talk that transforms itself in each of its six episodes.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Readers may resent being abstracted into algebra, but they are nonetheless invited to sort themselves into one of four categories on the basis of a short quiz.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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