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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On Tuesday, the trial will resume with the cross-examination of John Overdeck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
On cross-examination, the defense team got a medical examiner to admit they could not absolutely rule out that Hernandez was holding the weapon or attempted to harm herself the night of the killing.
From Los Angeles Times ● 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
During aggressive cross-examination of ATF agents, Haney peppered them with questions about what steps were taken to protect the integrity of the site of the Lachman fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
The psychiatrist, reading from a folder in front of him, said he would pretend to do a cross-examination.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
