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cross actions

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plural of cross action

as in cross-claims

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Depp won that case in 2022, though the jury also ruled in favor of one of Heard’s counterclaims.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2026
The counterclaims, obtained by TMZ, said the couple paid West $60,000 during the pregnancy under an agreement that addressed termination.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of counterclaims

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The demonstrations have also raised questions about whether Islamist groups and pro-Palestinian activists are seeking to use the unrest to advance broader ideological causes.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
She was criticized for doing so, though not universally; some Black Democrats, including Cleaver, stood by her, pointing to her history of fighting for causes that matter to Black communities.

— Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of causes

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But their complaints come as Lecornu's government seeks to rein in public spending to appease skittish bond markets, which have punished France more harshly than many of its peers this year, amid a global bond market rout.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Once on the road, the data could be used to detect issues and to improve the driving experience, without needing to wait for complaints or returns.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of complaints

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The Lisinski firm typically doesn’t handle removal proceedings, the spokesperson noted, focusing instead on visa petitions.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Mullin said Belgal, the boy's father, would face criminal prosecution and be placed in deportation proceedings.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026

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