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interrogation

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


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Especially knowing full well that all that interrogation could ever reveal was a bottomless shame that nobody—and certainly not themselves—could atone for?

From Slate Aug. 17, 2026

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

Although one participant appeared remotely, on a large TV monitor, during the real interrogation, the theatrical version places all three figures in the same room.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

The key to ending an Uncle Carlos interrogation.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

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

"The relentless, baseless accusations and public interrogations he faced in recent months caused him immense pressure and pain," posted Sarin.

From BBC Oct. 22, 2025

But they also have a different goal: helping Pierson in his push to change how detectives are trained to handle interrogations.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 7, 2025

So these were where the infamous interrogations took place.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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