cross-examines

verb

Definition of cross-examinesnext
present tense third-person singular of cross-examine
as in examines

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  1. examines
  2. bombards
  3. asks
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  • In a piece of commentary about the concert, Swed examines Schoenberg’s legacy and Mehta’s embrace of it.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This article examines causes for inclusion resistance and strategies to succeed as an inclusive leader during hiccups or roadblocks.
    Simone E. Morris, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of examines
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  • Upstairs on the first floor, vibrant color bombards the senses from every angle, showcasing work that generates a decidedly humorous atmosphere.
    Emma Baxter-Wright, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
  • The situation in Lebanon, meanwhile, is worsening as Israel bombards Hezbollah, while the world awaits Israel’s response to Iran’s recent ballistic missile attack.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of bombards
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  • Young asks if the potential customer has a corporate sponsor and cites companies including Audible and Bloomberg as clients.
    David Folkenflik, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Advertisement The suit asks the courts to block the law from going into effect.
    Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of asks
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