Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with cross-examination in American Collocation
cross-examination noun countable/uncountable
US
/ˌkrɔs ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
detailed
devastating
hostile
lengthy
pre-trial
rigorous
His cross-examination was lengthy and extremely detailed.
perform a cross-examination
begin
conduct
The defendant must appoint a legal representative to conduct the cross-examination.
face cross-examination
be subjected to
face
undergo
He was ill-prepared to undergo cross-examination.
not be harmed by cross-examination
stand up to
withstand
The evidence would not withstand skilful cross-examination.
claimant
complainant
respondent
victim
witness
There was little cross-examination of these witnesses.