direct examination
Americannoun
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By combining direct examination with informed reconstruction, they mapped out how nerves, blood vessels, and air passages likely fit inside the skull.
From Science Daily • Feb. 22, 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
Earlier in direct examination, prosecutor Susan Hoffinger asked Cohen about his years of loyalty for Trump that ended in a federal prison sentence and emotional and personal pain.
From Salon • May 14, 2024
From this point on, Merchan kept a much tighter leash on the direct examination, which had strayed way beyond what the judge said he had intended.
From Slate • May 7, 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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