cross-examine
verb (used with object)
to examine by questions intended to check a previous examination; examine closely or minutely.
cross-examination
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a word derived from
cross-examine.
Example Sentences
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One helps with closing arguments; another uses court reporter transcripts to generate cross-examination questions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
During cross-examination, Kayode's lawyer questioned Ajayi over the lack of statement, to which he replied that "efforts are ongoing" and that he had not contacted Joshua because he "didn't have his number".
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
On Tuesday, the trial will resume with the cross-examination of John Overdeck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Patterson's solicitor additionally accused the prosecution of an "unfair and oppressive" cross-examination during the trial.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
The last assertion was promptly challenged by Logan Green, who undertook the cross-examination.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
