crosswind
noun
cross·wind
ˈkrȯs-ˌwind 
: a wind blowing in a direction not parallel to a course (as of an airplane)
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Experiences Over Things In addition, luxury consumers are increasingly choosing to indulge in experiences over material goods and jewelry is caught in that crosswind too.
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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Be prepared for hazardous travel with potential for Blizzard/whiteout conditions and strong crosswinds on I-80.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 3 Mar. 2025
Lewis will settle for a wind at his back, but a crosswind is even better.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 9 Sep. 2023
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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Be prepared for hazardous travel with potential for Blizzard/whiteout conditions and strong crosswinds on I-80.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 3 Mar. 2025
Lewis will settle for a wind at his back, but a crosswind is even better.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 9 Sep. 2023
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“Crosswind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crosswind. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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