crossway

noun

cross·way | \ ˈkrȯs-ˌwā

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Definition of crossway

: crossroad —often used in plural

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carolers assembling at the village crossways on Christmas Eve

Recent Examples on the Web Now the lender has gotten crossways with developers Silos Harvesting Partners and Dreien Opportunity Partners and is threatening a forced sale of the property. — Steve Brown, Dallas News, "Plano redevelopment foreclosure filing ranks as one of the largest," 20 Jan. 2020 Ironically, Harris’ position puts her crossways with Sanders, one of the biggest climate champions in the field. — Mark K. Matthews, Scientific American, "Seven Takeaways from the Democratic Climate Marathon," 5 Sep. 2019 And when Sessions, who is now Trump's attorney general, got crossways with the president over his decision to recuse himself from the Russia probe, Miller did not defend his former boss and mentor. — Author: Ashley Parker, Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News, "Stephen Miller: Immigration agitator and White House survivor," 22 Jan. 2018 Cornerstone has twice gotten crossways with TAPPS over its boys basketball program. — Adam Zuvanich, San Antonio Express-News, "Cornerstone brings in Booty family to boost athletic program," 27 Apr. 2018 And when Sessions, who is now Trump’s attorney general, got crossways with the president over his decision to recuse himself from the Russia probe, Miller did not defend his former boss and mentor. — Josh Dawsey, Washington Post, "Stephen Miller: Immigration agitator and White House survivor," 21 Jan. 2018 And when Sessions, who is now Trump's attorney general, got crossways with the president over his decision to recuse himself from the Russia probe, Miller did not defend his former boss and mentor. — Author: Ashley Parker, Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News, "Stephen Miller: Immigration agitator and White House survivor," 22 Jan. 2018 Guetta posted a video of himself standing still as a picture in a busy Tokyo crossway, looking off to the right of the frame. — Kat Bein, Billboard, "Dillon Francis Really Wants to Make a Spanish-Language Electronic Dance Music Album: Interview," 15 Sep. 2017 Daniel heads crossways through the rows of almonds, checking on the progress of his crew. — Mike Sager, Esquire, "Growing Almonds in the Desert," 25 Feb. 2015

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“Crossway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crossway. Accessed 17 May. 2021.

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