Ms. Lewinsky, let me just follow up on some points here, and then I'll move toward the conclusion of my direct examination very, very quickly, I hope.

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Indeed, cross-examination is often referred to as the crucible of the truth: Combine a defense attorney's direct examination with a forceful cross-examination, and therein a juror discovers the truth.

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Dr. Sathyavagiswaran spent a seventh day on direct examination giving detailed testimony about the 58 autopsy photos and accompanying written reports, reviewing them injury by injury, line by line.

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Instead, buyers would either have to make a more direct examination of the securities before purchasing them or make sure the rater they use is truly up to the task.

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On direct examination through the scope, an ENT surgeon (otolaryngologist) can visualize the vocal cords to observe for decreased motion of one or both of the cords as a patient makes certain phonations or sounds.

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