direct examination
Americannoun
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Unlike a lawyer conducting direct examination of their own client, Savitt was allowed to lead, she instructed Musk.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
This direct examination allowed them to see how diabetes influences heart biology in real human patients rather than relying solely on animal models.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 4, 2026
Former federal prosecutor Barb McQuade said she thought Cohen's "direct examination went about as well as could be expected for the prosecution."
From Salon ● May 14, 2024
Prior to restarting direct examination, the judge told the court that Hoffinger was instructing Daniels to “stay focused” and “not provide any unnecessary narrative” in the afternoon’s testimony.
From Slate ● May 7, 2024
I had done the direct examination of all of the witnesses and was surprised when I realized that it was already 5:00 p.m.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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