crosswise

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As unpleasant as it sounds to have someone spend millions attacking your character and candidacy, it seems to be pretty good politics to get crosswise with A.I.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

This wisdom, variously attributed to Napoleon and others, Mr. Trump has gotten crosswise with.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

When the balloon stretches, the width crosswise shrinks to the size of a string.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2024

Once you’ve cooked all the egg mixture, roll the stacked omelets into a log, and slice them crosswise into very thin ribbonlike strands.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2023

The best way to lose your money is to hold your bag off the shoulder, but this way, with the bag slung crosswise, you were ready for anything.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia