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as in questioning
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as in investigation
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Recent Examples of interrogation
The letter, signed by 39 former Polish dissidents, compares the atmosphere of the Oval Office exchange to interrogations under Poland's former communist regime.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
He has been taken to the police station for interrogation multiple times, his parents said in a statement.
—Chris Boyette, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
The first episode focuses on Jamie’s arrest, from the cops’ sudden, early-morning arrival in his home to a climactic interrogation scene.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2025
Attorney Jon Loevy said Fulton spent more than 100 hours being interrogated, at age 18, and Mitchell more than 40 hours under interrogation, at age 17, and were coerced into false confessions that evidence didn’t support.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
He has been taken to the police station for interrogation multiple times, his parents said in a statement.
—Chris Boyette, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
The first episode focuses on Jamie’s arrest, from the cops’ sudden, early-morning arrival in his home to a climactic interrogation scene.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 Mar. 2025
Attorney Jon Loevy said Fulton spent more than 100 hours being interrogated, at age 18, and Mitchell more than 40 hours under interrogation, at age 17, and were coerced into false confessions that evidence didn’t support.
—Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrogation
Noun
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Well, there’s a reason for that line of questioning.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2025
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This line of questioning became an issue causing fear for Petrova, who was previously detained in Russia for anti-war protests shortly after the attack on Ukraine, Romanovsky claims.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In late 2023, Lago filed a defamation lawsuit against the Spanish-language radio station Actualidad for a segment about an ethics inquiry.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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When researchers across disciplines rely on the same AI systems for experimental design, the diversity of scientific inquiry—a cornerstone of innovation—could diminish.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The show is set in 15th century Europe at a time of inquisition, a time when heretics are burned at the stake and it is essentially forbidden to look at the stars.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
15 Mar. 2025
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More snarky inquisitions continue deep into the episode when Morton hosts a lavish birthday party at her Atlanta mansion and both Williams and Kenya Moore, who’s noticeably been omitted from the season’s promo images, are introduced to the show’s new crew.—
Brande Victorian,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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New research suggests calculating your Daily Heart Rate Per Step (DHRPS) with smartwatch data could be a more accurate indicator of your heart health.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
5 Apr. 2025
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Compass research found that listings that were pre-marketed as Compass Private Exclusives and/or a Compass Coming Soon, before going active on the MLS, were associated with better outcomes for homeowners.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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The week’s biggest stories Crime, courts and policing Former Anaheim mayor sentenced in Angel Stadium corruption probe.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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The order against Jenner & Block specifically points to its former association with Andrew Weissmann, a lawyer on Mueller's team during the Trump-Russia probe in his first term.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Infinity Natural Resources — Stock in the exploration and production company pulled back almost 3% after its fourth-quarter net income missed analysts’ estimates.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
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Kip Williams' clever one-woman show adapts the classic exploration of narcissism for the digital age.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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One study defined this phenomenon as psychological distance.—
Ginni Saraswati,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Almost one in four U.S. adults raised Jewish do not identify as religiously Jewish anymore, according to a recent study by the Pew Research Center.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Interrogation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrogation. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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