as in to crisscross
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Distilleries are spread across several regions — Northern, Central, Western, Louisville, Lexington and Bardstown — which is why most visitors pick one area and work outward rather than trying to crisscross the state.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026 -
Each cluster has its own character, and the official site recommends focusing on one region at a time rather than trying to crisscross the state.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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The speech reflected a long-running tradition in Black churches across Georgia and the South, where faith and civic engagement have often intersected.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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That answer matters because audiences have become increasingly skeptical whenever patriotism intersects with marketing.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The vehicle was first detected traveling through Washington Heights, then flagged a second time about 10 minutes later crossing the University Heights Bridge.—
Jenna DeAngelis,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Since formally leaving the EU, those same potatoes must now pass customs checks and health inspections before being allowed to even cross the border into France.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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“Decussate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decussate. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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