as in to crisscross
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Large moose tracks crisscross the path, a shadow of a nearby presence.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026 -
More than 24 miles of multi-use trails crisscross the park.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Court records show DeFoor has faced multiple criminal cases in Hamilton County in recent years, with each proceeding intersecting with findings related to his mental competency.—
Stephen Sorace , Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Saturday, near where East Hampden intersects South Galena Street, according to an alert from the Denver Police Department.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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For a president to tamper with the Fed is to cross a red line — to welcome panic and potential doom.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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The driver that struck Riddles has not been charged with any crimes for the crash, which happened as Riddles tried to cross the road in an area that wasn't marked with a crosswalk.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Decussate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decussate. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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