under questioning

Frequency: 7.512.0 per million words

While being formally asked questions, especially by police or in a court.

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Examples (10)

  • The suspect remained silent under questioning.
  • She eventually confessed under intense questioning.
  • He broke down under persistent questioning by the police.
  • The witness changed his story under cross-questioning in court.
  • They hoped she would reveal the truth under further questioning.
  • His composure wavered under the lawyer's relentless questioning.
  • Under prolonged questioning, he admitted to some involvement.
  • The details emerged slowly under careful questioning.
  • The politician evaded direct answers under media questioning.
  • His version of events seemed less credible under rigorous questioning.