cross action

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross action
Noun
  • The secret decision led to public backlash and the threat of litigation.
    Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Mark focused solely on litigation and client intake, while Alexis managed pre-litigation and negotiations.
    William Jones, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Stalcup has denied the allegations in various filings and made counterclaims against Kastleman.
    Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Her counterclaim has asked for full payment of the $1 million contract, court costs and a declaration that the WealthRise curriculum and trademark remain the property of BlackFem and the city does not have a right to copy or distribute them or create derivative works.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 23 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • The preliminary investigation did not find any obvious signs of trauma on Strother and his cause of death is pending, according to the BCA.
    Mars King, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The officers determined that the woman’s death did not appear to be from natural causes.
    Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The Fechters have filed a countersuit, claiming the lawsuit is part of a broader effort to shut down the facility.
    Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • The company has also filed a countersuit denying allegations of wrongdoing, while claiming over $116 million in damages and lost profits.
    Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025

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“Cross action.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross%20action. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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