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cross-file
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cross–file

verb \-ˈfī(-ə)l\

Definition of CROSS-FILE

intransitive verb
: to register as a candidate in the primary elections of more than one political party
transitive verb
: to register (a person) as a candidate for more than one party

First Known Use of CROSS-FILE

1949

Rhymes with CROSS-FILE

abseil, air mile, bass viol, black bile, Blue Nile, decile, erstwhile, exile, Fair Isle, field trial, gentile, high style, hostile, lifestyle, meanwhile, motile, nail file, New Style, old style, Old Style, on file, profile, redial, reptile, show trial, stockpile, time trial

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