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interrogation

[in-ter-uh-gey-shuhn] / ɪnˌtɛr əˈgeɪ ʃən /


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Three episodes of “The Man Will Burn” have aired with very little interrogation of how well it lives up to its hallowed 10 Principles, one of which is Radical Inclusion.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2026

Images circulated at the time showed Abu Safiya walking towards an Israeli armoured vehicle in his white doctor's coat through the rubble before being taken for interrogation.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

A grim 19th-century commentary on nature, civilization and Jacksonian America, the sequence doubles as the exhibition’s interrogation of the current democratic moment.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

Safety was purportedly the concern with Artan, whose interrogation was conducted by the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

It was not as somber an occasion as Tobias’s and my interrogation, partly because there was no suspicious video footage implicating Zeke, and partly because Zeke is funny even when under truth serum.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth

Those who were gay - or perceived to be gay - often faced intrusive interrogations, being "outed" to friends and family, and the shame of dishonourable discharge.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

Other suspects detained in Madagascar over the affair identified Ravatomanga, during interrogations conducted notably by the FBI, as the mastermind of the deal, people with knowledge of the case have told AFP.

From Barron's Oct. 22, 2025

"The relentless, baseless accusations and public interrogations he faced in recent months caused him immense pressure and pain," posted Sarin.

From BBC Oct. 22, 2025

On more than one occasion, the supervisor added, Internal Affairs received complaints from senior department officials who thought that Lloyd didn’t show them enough deference during interrogations.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2025

To curtail Caesar’s annoying interrogations, Lumbly quickly unhooked the boxcar door and slid it wide.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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