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cross-examine

[kraws-ig-zam-in, kros-] / ˈkrɔs ɪgˈzæm ɪn, ˈkrɒs- /


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Vaughan has been continuing to cross-examine one of Sir Jeffrey's two alleged victims, known as Complainant A.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Ruemmler told the Journal that she never drafted a letter, represented Epstein or was asked to cross-examine victims.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

They’ve got one cooperator, but you can cross-examine the cooperator, who’s cooperating in hopes of a more lenient sentence.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2026

But Graham’s defense attorney never got a chance to cross-examine Prow.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2025

Mom walks him out, and before she can return to cross-examine me, I’ve escaped to my room with my cell phone.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen




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