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Recent Examples of crisscross
Throughout the spring, Earhart and Putnam crisscrossed the country for more appearances and meetings.
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Laurie Gwen Shapiro, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Already, Shakira crisscrossed Latin America, performing massive shows in Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2025
Since her Altadena rental home burned down in January’s Eaton fire, Tamara Johnson has crisscrossed Southern California looking for a place to live.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
The layout revolves around a central atrium entered on the ground floor and crisscrossed by bridges at every level above.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
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Laurie Gwen Shapiro, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Already, Shakira crisscrossed Latin America, performing massive shows in Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2025
Since her Altadena rental home burned down in January’s Eaton fire, Tamara Johnson has crisscrossed Southern California looking for a place to live.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025
The layout revolves around a central atrium entered on the ground floor and crisscrossed by bridges at every level above.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crisscross
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Their investigation intersects with the various allegations of fraud, human trafficking, and manslaughter swirling around Gentry Group, the evil corporation for which Adam worked.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
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In 2025, the firm is channeling its efforts into strategic expansion, increasing visibility across industries that intersect with private aviation.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Fingers crossed for an eventual console release as well!—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2025
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The latest buildings, to be developed by Ryan Cos. and located between Cretin Avenue and Mount Curve Boulevard, will be bisected by a new pedestrian promenade that will emerge at an angle from a small plaza to be located near Lunds at Ford Parkway and Cretin Avenue.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2025
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On May 20 the lunar disk will be bisected by the terminator, with the left half illuminated by the sun, and the right drenched in shadow, throwing several large craters into relief.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
19 May 2025
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“Crisscross.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crisscross. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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