How to Use cross-examination in a Sentence
cross-examination
noun
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So the day of the cross-examination was one where Schwartz arrived at the courthouse at 4 a.m.
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Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2024
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During the cross-examination, Spiro also showed jurors a photo of Hutchins’ copy of the film’s script, which was found on the floor of the church where she was shot.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
11 July 2024
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Teng opened his cross-examination, pressing the CEO to remind the court of the size of his golden parachute if the deal is approved: $43 million.
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Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2024
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Under cross-examination by Steel, Stephens told jurors that Williams offered him jobs to get him off the streets.
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Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2024
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At trial in October 2021, the court barred cross-examination of the witness on the visa issue.
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Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Sep. 2023
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And on cross-examination, Mr. Menendez’s lawyer, Adam Fee, stressed that fact.
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Benjamin Weiser,
New York Times,
31 May 2024
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Harry’s cross-examination in his case against MGN is now over.
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Max Foster,
CNN,
7 June 2023
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Yet for all the celebrity of the plaintiff, the scene in the packed High Court took on the rhythms of any other legal proceeding, as Harry’s cross-examination got underway.
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Megan Specia,
New York Times,
6 June 2023
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Those stories were brought up in the cross-examination of the Duke by the Mirror’s barrister Andrew Green, who sought to reject the suggestion that hacking had been used.
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Alex Ritman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 June 2023
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During cross-examination, the prosecution showed the jury images of the shoe and purse.
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James Hartley,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2024
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But to present it to a court, subject it to scrutiny and cross-examination, have a judge hear it and rule, there's not been a single shred of evidence presented in any court in the country.
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CBS News,
1 Sep. 2024
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Habba appeared to enjoy the exchange, even opting to continue the cross-examination when offered a break by the judge.
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Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
27 Nov. 2023
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During Gibbs’ cross-examination of the alleged victim, Spacey appeared to be more engaged and would often lean forward in his seat.
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Manori Ravindran,
Variety,
10 July 2023
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On cross-examination, Bowles pointed out that Smith looked at the baggie for about five seconds, and that its contents were never tested by police.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2024
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When the prosecutor was finished with his cross-examination, Alhasan slumped forward on the witness stand and gasped for breath.
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Christopher Goffard,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Aug. 2023
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Jennifer will face cross-examination on the stand Friday.
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Liam Quinn,
Peoplemag,
2 Feb. 2024
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Harry, 38, is the first prominent member of the British royal family to face cross-examination in a court in more than a century.
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Stephen Castle,
BostonGlobe.com,
7 June 2023
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During the cross-examination on Thursday, tensions ebbed and flowed.
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Kate Christobek,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2023
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On cross-examination, the railroad’s lawyer grilled Cole on his understanding of the safety rules about boarding moving trains.
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Jessica Lussenhop,
ProPublica,
19 Dec. 2023
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But during cross-examination, Hunter gets Dana to admit that at least one Cayley's injuries was caused by her medical care.
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Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2024
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Other candidates might want to try out a cross-examination, too.
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Amy Davidson Sorkin,
The New Yorker,
13 Aug. 2023
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Carroll, meanwhile, spent three days on the stand, including fierce cross-examination by Trump's legal team.
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David Jackson,
USA TODAY,
8 May 2023
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Court adjourned in the midst of Sheeran’s testimony, and the trial will take Friday off, returning Monday with the singer back on the stand to undergo cross-examination.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2023
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Upon cross-examination, Reed's attorney, Wright Blake, asked whether Kelley asked for the money back.
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Christina Hall,
Detroit Free Press,
13 June 2024
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After the defense’s cross-examination on Thursday, Grace Jabbari returned to the stand for a short redirect by her lawyer Friday morning.
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Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
8 Dec. 2023
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But on cross-examination, the principal struggled to accurately recall some of the details from that day.
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Karina Elwood,
Washington Post,
10 July 2023
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Lockett will return to the stand Friday for cross-examination by the prosecution.
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Carol Robinson | [email protected],
al,
31 Aug. 2023
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Defense attorney cross-examination Roseman, Palmiter’s attorney, asked Lampkin about the school documents in the file that were shown to the jury.
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Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 May 2024
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Whether or not to testify is case-dependent, and clients take a big risk in opening themselves up to cross-examination by prosecutors.
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Allison Morrow,
CNN,
16 Oct. 2023
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On cross-examination, Trump attorney Susan Necheles chipped away at some of her story, trying to portray her as a greedy fabulist.
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Peter Grier,
The Christian Science Monitor,
9 May 2024
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