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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

An influential Protestant church in China has said two of its leaders were detained after more than dozens of congregants, including children, were rounded up for interrogation.

From BBC Jun. 15, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

Thankfully, she returned quickly enough, as the group’s conversation had turned into a mass interrogation about Moss’s love life.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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

Some were hand-searched, while others were brought in for interrogations, including Adel Imran, who was asked about names and addresses of family members.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 19, 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

He said interrogations would go through the night.

From BBC Apr. 7, 2025

She gave no indication of her intentions, at least to no one who admitted to that knowledge under subsequent interrogations.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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