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cross-examination

NOUN
examination
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audit checking checkup diagnosis experiment exploration inquiry inspection interrogation investigation observation probe questioning questionnaire raid research review scan scrutiny search study survey trial
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assay battery breakdown canvass catechism dissection exam final grilling inquest inquisition once-over oral perusal quest quiz reconnaissance tryout view
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blue book legwork perlustration the eye third degree written
Antonyms
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ignorance neglect
NOUN
inquiry
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analysis audit examination hearing inspection interrogation investigation probe query question questioning request research scrutiny search study survey
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check disquisition exploration grilling inquest inquisition interrogatory poll pursuit quest
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Q and A catechizing delving fishing expedition legwork probing quizzing third degree trial balloon
Antonyms
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answer ignorance neglect reply
NOUN
inquisition
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interrogation
STRONG
inquiry investigation trial
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third degree
NOUN
interrogation
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examination inquiry investigation
NOUN
interrogatory
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STRONG
analysis audit check disquisition examination exploration grilling hearing inquest inquisition inspection interrogation investigation poll probe pursuit query quest question questioning request research scrutiny search study survey
WEAK
Q and A catechizing delving fishing expedition legwork probing quizzing third degree trial balloon
Antonyms
STRONG
answer ignorance neglect reply
NOUN
third degree
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cross-interrogation cross-questioning grilling inquisition interrogation pressure
NOUN
trial
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action arraignment case contest hearing impeachment indictment lawsuit litigation prosecution suit tribunal
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citation claim counterclaim rap seizure
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court action court martial habeas corpus

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During cross-examination of the younger of the two alleged victims, known as Complainant A, Lady Eleanor Donaldson's barrister said his client had "raised the matter" with Sir Jeffrey.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Justice Madlanga stated that his sick note was "useless" and Mogotsi reluctantly returned for cross-examination in May.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

But during cross-examination of Altman on Tuesday, Musk’s lawyer, Steven Molo, opened with a brutal barrage of questions about his character: “Are you completely trustworthy?” he asked.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Under cross-examination by OpenAI attorney Sarah Eddy, Brockman sought to reframe diary entries that Musk's lawyers had used the previous day to portray him as a calculating opportunist.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

He smiled in reaction before launching into more cross-examination.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

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