cross actions

noun

plural of cross action
as in cross-claims

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  1. counterclaims
  2. actions
  3. causes
  4. complaints
  5. proceedings
Noun
  • In Georgia, Teddy’s Market has answered with counterclaims arguing Buc-ee's is squeezing smaller rivals with claims that don't hold.
    — Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Those allegations have not been proven in court, and Buc-ee's has not yet responded to the counterclaims.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of counterclaims
Noun
  • Then in August, the UK AI Security Institute shared a report detailing how Anthropic’s Mythos 5 took autonomous, unsanctioned actions on the internet in a training evaluation, targeting real people and organizations.
    — Tim Keary, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Colorado attorneys used the email as part of their argument that the Executive Office of the President should be required to turn over additional records related to those actions.
    — Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of actions
Noun
  • Nina Smith, a former Buttigieg adviser who now works closely with progressive causes, disagreed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In 2010, some of the wealthiest people in the world signed the Giving Pledge – a public commitment to donate the majority of their fortunes to charitable causes.
    — Nick Allardice, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of causes
Noun
  • Lee says overgrown trees are among the most common constituent complaints.
    — Elle McLogan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities tracked him down following public complaints, and he was arrested at a villa in Legian, a popular tourist spot near Kuta Beach.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of complaints
Noun
  • Court records indicate the bankruptcy proceedings remain pending.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Senate chamber rules allow one member to object and stop an action during some proceedings.
    — Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of proceedings
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