as in to crisscross
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Some are crisscrossed by hiking trails and used by hunters and fishermen.—
Erika Allen Wolters,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2025 -
Sadhu’s 15 courses are the perfect introduction, and my palate crisscrosses the region with every bite.—
Sarah Khan,
Bon Appétit,
18 Mar. 2025
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Located within the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, the indoor-outdoor dining restaurant celebrates the intersecting cultures of Turkey, Greece, and Lebanon in a sophisticated yet relaxed setting with cool Mediterranean tones and lush greenery.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Schimmel sisters were always sports-obsessed, and their career paths have intersected before.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The advisory recommends placing devices in airplane mode before crossing to prevent unintended downloads of remote files, which could complicate screenings.—
Mohammed Tawfeeq,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Metro Police were forced to shut down 14th street, a major road across the National Mall, because so many pedestrians were crossing.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Decussate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decussate. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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