cross-examination

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Recent Examples of cross-examination 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 Defense attorneys did not call any witnesses, instead using cross-examination to undermine the prosecution's case. Liam Quinn, People.com, 2 July 2025 During Ventura’s cross-examination, lawyers for Combs dwelled at length on text messages in which Ventura appeared to speak positively about the encounters Ventura now says she was coerced into participating in. Aja Romano, Vox, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for cross-examination
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Noun
  • Chesky admits that remaining composed while covering these tragedies has been a challenge for him, especially as the father of a 2-year-old daughter, Eleanor.
    Rachel McRady, People.com, 8 July 2025
  • As a formerly homeless person and survivor of domestic violence, Smith is part of the Continuum of Care’s People With Lived Expertise Committee which helps identify challenges facing homeless people.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Still, after years of surveys showing the decline in alcoholic beverage consumption among the younger population, new data from IWSR is showing an uptick .
    Michelle Fox, CNBC, 5 July 2025
  • If the survey isn't working for you, click here or email [email protected].
    Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • Symptom reporting relied on caregiver questionnaires rather than clinical diagnosis or lab tests, which may introduce reporting bias.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2025
  • To study this, researchers surveyed university students using psychological questionnaires measuring their levels of emotional reactivity, fear of negative evaluation and physical stress symptoms.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Attorneys general of 19 states, numerous former U.S. Justice Department attorneys, several voting rights historians and others also asked for a rehearing.
    Jack Dura, Twin Cities, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • The interrogation scene in the first movie, between Rey and Kylo, was so incredibly powerful.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Without further ado, here’s the Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for July 6 to 12.
    Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2025
  • The submission form and instructions are below the quiz.
    Holly J. Morris, NPR, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • State Police are expected to discuss their investigation into how Hardin got out of the North Central Unit in Castle Rock on May 25 during a legislative committee hearing Thursday.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 9 July 2025
  • During her confirmation hearing last month, Monarez expressed support for vaccines, in contrast with Kennedy, who has expressed some skepticism.
    ByMary Kekatos, ABC News, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • Note: The Poll Dance has another week off, this time due to an issue with the Herald’s poll provider.
    Greg Cote July 13, Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
  • The American Research Group poll from June 23 showed 38% approve and 59% disapprove.
    Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025

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