crosswise
Example Sentences
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This wisdom, variously attributed to Napoleon and others, Mr. Trump has gotten crosswise with.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Getting crosswise with public opinion is sometimes enough to constrain a president.
From Slate • Apr. 8, 2026
When the balloon stretches, the width crosswise shrinks to the size of a string.
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2024
Thinly slice the roast crosswise and serve the meat and the ribs with the jus on the side.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 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
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