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cross actions

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plural of cross action

as in cross-claims

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Williams, who had filed counterclaims against Baumgarten for allegedly making false and defamatory statements about her and tarnishing her reputation, also voluntarily dismissed her suit at the same time.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 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 counterclaims

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In June, The View even invoked the face and voice of its founder, the late Barbara Walters, in an on-air ad that criticized the FCC and urged viewers to push back against the organization’s actions.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 27 July 2026
None of the characters has convincing motivation for their actions or words.

— Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 July 2026

Definition of actions

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The aftermath of the fire has been litigious, with tenants accusing companies of not maintaining safety systems, ignoring complaints about fireworks and failing to secure the property after the fire.

— Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 24 July 2026
Beretti and Cantone filed complaints with the Florida Department of Health, which, emails show, has begun investigating Guarino.

— Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Definition of complaints

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The Athletic reported at the time that sources with knowledge of proceedings, speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, said these were particularly damaging to Southampton’s case.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Preliminary hearings like this one serve a similar function to that of grand jury proceedings.

— Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 22 July 2026

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