How to Use cross-examination in a Sentence

cross-examination

noun
  • So the day of the cross-examination was one where Schwartz arrived at the courthouse at 4 a.m.
    — Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2024
  • During the cross-examination, Spiro also showed jurors a photo of Hutchins’ copy of the film’s script, which was found on the floor of the church where she was shot.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 July 2024
  • Teng opened his cross-examination, pressing the CEO to remind the court of the size of his golden parachute if the deal is approved: $43 million.
    — Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2024
  • During a tense cross-examination, the man rushed from the witness box and beat Abbott’s wheelchair with his cane.
    — Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
  • During a tense cross-examination, the man rushed from the witness box and beat Abbott’s wheelchair with his cane.
    — Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Under cross-examination by Steel, Stephens told jurors that Williams offered him jobs to get him off the streets.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
  • At trial in October 2021, the court barred cross-examination of the witness on the visa issue.
    — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2023
  • And on cross-examination, Mr. Menendez’s lawyer, Adam Fee, stressed that fact.
    — Benjamin Weiser, New York Times, 31 May 2024
  • In cross-examination of the two journalists, Hudak tried to establish that the ban was not as harmful as the AP was making it out to be.
    — Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The conviction can now be used by the defense during their cross-examination of the witness.
    — José Ignacio Castañeda Perez, The Arizona Republic, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Harry’s cross-examination in his case against MGN is now over.
    — Max Foster, CNN, 7 June 2023
  • They were not permitted to be present or have the cross-examination of witnesses.
    — Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
  • Yet for all the celebrity of the plaintiff, the scene in the packed High Court took on the rhythms of any other legal proceeding, as Harry’s cross-examination got underway.
    — Megan Specia, New York Times, 6 June 2023
  • But again, this is a masterful cross-examination question designed to make Grant trip over his words.
    — Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
  • But again, this is a masterful cross-examination question designed to make Grant trip over his words.
    — Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Laws grew so emotional during cross-examination that the judge gave her two five-minute breaks, News4SA reports.
    — Kc Baker, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Those stories were brought up in the cross-examination of the Duke by the Mirror’s barrister Andrew Green, who sought to reject the suggestion that hacking had been used.
    — Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 June 2023
  • During cross-examination, the prosecution showed the jury images of the shoe and purse.
    — James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2024
  • But to present it to a court, subject it to scrutiny and cross-examination, have a judge hear it and rule, there's not been a single shred of evidence presented in any court in the country.
    — CBS News, 1 Sep. 2024
  • Habba appeared to enjoy the exchange, even opting to continue the cross-examination when offered a break by the judge.
    — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Day 3 The jury heard more testimony read back from the cross-examination of Harris.
    — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024
  • During Gibbs’ cross-examination of the alleged victim, Spacey appeared to be more engaged and would often lean forward in his seat.
    — Manori Ravindran, Variety, 10 July 2023
  • On cross-examination, Bowles pointed out that Smith looked at the baggie for about five seconds, and that its contents were never tested by police.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Mar. 2024
  • When the prosecutor was finished with his cross-examination, Alhasan slumped forward on the witness stand and gasped for breath.
    — Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Jennifer will face cross-examination on the stand Friday.
    — Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Harry, 38, is the first prominent member of the British royal family to face cross-examination in a court in more than a century.
    — Stephen Castle, BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2023
  • Michael Alpers said on the record that these hearings are not supposed to contain cross-examination but otherwise did not challenge the questioning.
    — Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The lawyer who normally practices in New York is gregarious, quick with a joke and always happy to talk to the media, but can be ruthless in cross-examination.
    — Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
  • During cross-examination, Brand made much of the mayhem of the scene as responding officers arrived.
    — Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
  • Ventura is expected to face a tense cross-examination first thing Thursday with Combs’ defense team.
    — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 14 May 2025

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