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a number of things selected from a group to stand for the whole
a television ratings service that monitors the viewing of a representative cross section of the general population
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Recent Examples of cross sections
The narrative features, however, such as 2010’s My Joy or 2017’s A Gentle Creature, were rich, rambling, surreal, maximalist, following characters on absurd quests through cross sections of bureaucracy and society.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross sections
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How did the ghostly choir samples of Philly drill pop up in Stockton goon music?—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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The researchers measured the participants’ vitamin C levels using blood samples and performed MRI scans to calculate the volume of gray matter and white matter in their brains.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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There will be 25 wineries, breweries and other vendors and samplings from more than 25 local restaurants’ best dishes and desserts along with live music and silent auction.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The cases of Legionnaires' disease, a type of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria, which can live in mist and water systems, prompted the SNHD to conduct environmental samplings at the Wynn, confirming its systems were infected with the bacteria.—
Carly Sauvageau,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Pitchers and reserves are chosen through the player ballot (which includes votes from players, coaches and managers) and commissioner’s office selections.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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These, of course, are only a handful of the selections in this year’s Best of the Best.—
John Vorwald,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
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“Cross sections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross%20sections. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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