How to Use cross-train in a Sentence

cross-train

verb
  • Mirabal cross-trains his linemen in the spring.
    — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Bell, who played only left tackle in college, said Mirabal cross-trained him at right tackle in practice, too.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 June 2026
  • Mirabal and the Hurricanes take pride in cross-training their offensive linemen.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Hafley has talked extensively about his refusal to overwhelm rookies, something that explains his unwillingness to cross-train Proctor.
    — Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Running, Pilates and swimming cross-train well, and biking, yoga or climbing offer solid lower-impact alternatives.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
  • Sunnyvale is one of the only departments in the country that fully cross-trains police officers as firefighters and EMTs.
    — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Why did the Patriots never cross-train Caedan Wallace, a top-100 pick last year with plenty of right tackle experience and enough talent to play multiple spots?
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Texas coach Steve Sarkisian and offensive line coach Kyle Flood may cross-train Newman at guard considering Brooks seemed in line to battle for a starting spot inside.
    — Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen likes to cross-train the linebackers at the weakside and middle positions, so Edwards and Bush could certainly flip.
    — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2026

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