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cross action

noun

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as in litigation

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Recent Examples of cross action Shurmur’s system leans on passing concepts that make his receivers work together—pick plays and crossing action—rather than in isolation routes on the outside. — Alex Prewitt, SI.com, 10 Jan. 2018

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Noun

The budget increase would cover costs for litigation, health insurance for employees and airshow partnerships Wolverton said.

— Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
When reached, the NYPD declined to comment further on the litigation, pointing instead to the oversight measures enacted following the incident, which included the disbanding of the Brooklyn North Narcotics unit involved in the arrest.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of litigation

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Allen denied both women's allegations and filed counterclaims against them in July 2023, accusing his former manager of defamation and other claims and accusing Jane Doe 2 of unlawfully taking his cellphone following their encounter.

— Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
The request was the latest salvo in the messy war where Ghost is suing Wilson for defamation, and Wilson is pursuing counterclaims against the producers for alleged bullying, intimidation, and breach of contract.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of counterclaim

Noun

The jury also found Depp liable on one count of defamation in Heard’s countersuit.

— Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
The federal ruling from Denver was clarified three days later to exclude athletes who'd already signed professional contracts, which prompted a countersuit filed in Louisiana state court that gave those athletes a temporary restraining order.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

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