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cross action

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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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City spokesperson Jennifer Singer declined comment on the lawsuit, stating the city is unable comment on pending litigation.

— Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
The litigation began a decade ago amid heightened concern over the cost of prescription medicines, including some generics.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 15 July 2026

Definition of litigation

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The parties settled the broader litigation in May, leaving Judge Liman to decide whether Baldoni must pay Lively’s attorneys’ fees and litigation costs related to his counterclaim and, if so, how much.

— Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
The New York Times has filed counterclaims against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which is pursuing a lawsuit against the news organization for allegedly discriminating against a white male employee by passing him over for a promotion.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026

Definition of counterclaim

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The Times on Friday filed a countersuit against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, claiming that a reverse discrimination claim was in fact a retaliatory action because of its news reporting.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 July 2026
Hundreds of pages of filings in a civil lawsuit and countersuit detail allegations of fraud and elder abuse, years of adultery, and a battle for property, luxury sports cars and cash.

— Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

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