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interrogation

[in-ter-uh-gey-shuhn] / ɪnˌtɛr əˈgeɪ ʃən /


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It functions, instead, as an honest and inquisitive interrogation of a life that has been, for too long, shrunken down and underappreciated.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Three episodes of “The Man Will Burn” have aired with very little interrogation of how well it lives up to its hallowed 10 Principles, one of which is Radical Inclusion.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2026

He prefers a coffee and a walk for a first date "where you can actually get to know someone" rather than dinner which "can feel a bit like an interrogation".

From BBC Jun. 18, 2026

Safety was purportedly the concern with Artan, whose interrogation was conducted by the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

I nearly crack myself up with these but keep a straight face for the interrogation.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

Those who were gay - or perceived to be gay - often faced intrusive interrogations, being "outed" to friends and family, and the shame of dishonourable discharge.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

Other suspects detained in Madagascar over the affair identified Ravatomanga, during interrogations conducted notably by the FBI, as the mastermind of the deal, people with knowledge of the case have told AFP.

From Barron's Oct. 22, 2025

I pleaded to the officer to release them, and he promised to do so after the interrogations.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2025

Today, there are many companies across the U.S. that teach a version of interrogations that includes deception and the notion that, with proper training, officers can detect when someone is lying.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 23, 2024

Mrs. Colbey consistently maintained during multiple interrogations that the baby was stillborn.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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