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Recent Examples of cross-examination
Williams’ defense attorneys, Miles Brissette and Bob Gill, won admissions from police officers during cross-examination that the officers departed from Fort Worth Police Department procedure by failing to create a scene diagram, a crime scene log and properly mark evidence before collecting it.
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
Following the day’s proceedings, a spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex said the cross-examination quickly unraveled.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
On cross-examination, Shaps noted Hall was briefly arrested in connection for the slaying.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
The state’s final witness, a former Texas Ranger who created an animation of the first arriving officer’s movements, took more than four hours of intense cross-examination.
—Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
Following the day’s proceedings, a spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex said the cross-examination quickly unraveled.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
On cross-examination, Shaps noted Hall was briefly arrested in connection for the slaying.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
The state’s final witness, a former Texas Ranger who created an animation of the first arriving officer’s movements, took more than four hours of intense cross-examination.
—Matthew J. Friedman, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross-examination
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Of the other options, Bone Fire takes grilling to another level with unique preparations of excellent cuts of meat and fresh fish, while Marea, which serves lunch and dinner, explores the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Residents will have access to a range of amenities, including a resort-style pool and hot tub, a fitness room, yoga studio, sauna, golf simulator, outdoor grilling areas, fire pits and a dog spa.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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The El Paso incident underscores the challenges of coordinating military technology testing with civilian airspace safety, especially near international borders.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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The first team to repeat as World Series champions in a quarter-century, the Dodgers’ challenge now is to become the first National League team (ever) to win three consecutive titles and join the Oakland A’s (1972-74) and New York Yankees (on multiple occasions) as the only franchises to do it.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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The downgrade is based on state unemployment records that reflect actual payrolls rather than the government’s monthly survey.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Between 1992 and 2022, daily marijuana use became about 15 times more common, according to the survey, which relied on data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The researchers ran an online survey asking runners to track their training and injury status every week for 26 weeks, while also filling out a weekly questionnaire about the quality and quantity of their sleep.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Charlotte Observer asked all candidates in this race to complete a questionnaire to inform voters about their opinions on big issues facing voters.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 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
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Early last year, Holmes had tried to petition for a rehearing for her trial, though that was unanimously denied.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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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
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Her interrogation style is scary to say the least.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The movie’s opening scene is a tense interrogation by Landa of a farmer who is hiding a Jewish family under the floorboards.—
William Earl,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
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Take the quiz here … CUTTING TIES – Prince William breaks royal code to distance himself from ‘despicable’ uncle Andrew.—
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FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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