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
We can expect Cohen to be an effective witness during direct examination, as he was in his 2019 testimony to Congress about the scheme.
From Slate ● May 8, 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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