as in to crisscross
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Throughout much of the film, the St. Elmo’s Fire actor crisscrosses the country desperately trying to convince his peers to agree with him.—
Mara Reinstein,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025 -
The tour, which begins April 4 in New Orleans and ends this summer in Seattle, will crisscross the country as Simon marks his return.—
Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The museum also incorporates audio stories that illustrate how rugby has intersected with historical and political events, such as the unifying role of the sport in post-apartheid South Africa.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Alan Ritchson is revealing how his faith intersects with his acting career.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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Trump Media sues Brazil Supreme Court justice who once crossed Musk The Department of Justice said that the other cartel leaders and managers extradited by Mexico face charges in the U.S. that include murder, money-laundering, racketeering and drug-trafficking.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Remove any stems that cross one another or appear dead or damaged.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Decussate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decussate. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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