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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • While both a gall and a burl result from excessive cell division, the causes are very different.
    — Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
  • Beekeepers reported that the primary causes of death were parasites, pathogens, exposure to pesticides and inadequate nutrition.
    — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 25 July 2026
Definition of causes
Noun
  • The Citizens Review Board, which reviews complaints about CMPD, has not responded to requests for comment.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • The feud has gotten personal and heated recently, but the complaints date back years.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of complaints
Noun
  • 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
Definition of proceedings
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