as in to crisscross
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Dedicated lanes crisscross the city, traffic lights are timed for bicycles and drivers are accustomed to sharing the road.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
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Every day, the MLA team crisscrosses west Michigan in search of labor camps.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In Season 1, viewers met exotic dancer Kimmie, a victim of abuse and an underground human trafficking operation, as her life deeply intersects with the Bellaires — a wealthy, powerful family running a successful hair care business in Chicago.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The tea illustrates how sustainability can intersect with culture, symbolism, and hospitality all in one.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 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,
14 Sep. 2025
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The 25-year-old then jogged back to his limping competitor and the two put their arms around each other and crossed the finish line together.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Decussate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decussate. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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