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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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In January, OpenAI was reported to be asking third-party contractors, via training data firm Handshake AI, to upload samples of real work products from previous jobs—actual PowerPoints, spreadsheets, and the like—with instructions to scrub confidential material before submission.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann, who admitted to killing eight women between 1993 and 2010, pleaded guilty earlier this month after his defense failed to overcome groundbreaking DNA evidence collected from rootless hair samples.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Some chefs offer bites similar to what is offered on their restaurant menus; others curate samplings that are exclusive to the event.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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That event is followed by the fan-favorite Main Event on Friday, where chefs bring small bites, wine, beer and craft cocktail samplings.—
Tribune News Service,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Here’s how Dolphins have fared all-time with their dozen selections nearest that vicinity (within two spots either way; 9 through 13).—
Greg Cote
April 19,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Also, some agapanthus selections can tolerate near coastal conditions, frost, and neglect.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Cross sections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross%20sections. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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