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cross actions

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plural of cross action

as in cross-claims

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As is the case with most election cycles, the claims and counterclaims about the ballot measures being voted on in California this time around are largely based on caricatures of the measures themselves.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of counterclaims

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The Justice Department has historically sought to avoid public investigative actions involving a candidate within 60 days of a primary or general election.

— ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
And while the challenges of the job don’t excuse the criminal actions, researchers and legal experts said, those experiences can often contribute to their behavioral issues.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of actions

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Much like Parton, Judd lets her actions speak louder than her words, and one of the causes closest to her heart is helping military service members.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Suicide is one of the biggest causes of death of young men under 50 globally.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of causes

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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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