intersect

Example Sentences

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When the Sun, Earth and Moon align near one of the points where their orbital paths intersect, eclipse seasons occur, producing both solar and lunar eclipses within a matter of weeks.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Their measurements uncovered a dense network of magnetic nodal lines, which are special topological band crossings where two spin-polarized electronic states intersect continuously without forming an energy gap.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Over the last five years, there has been a significant shift in how fashion and sports intersect, both on and off the court, with athletes’ influence extending beyond the court and into culture at large.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

McKenna’s screenplay confidently moves the pieces back into place, positioning all the characters in proximity before expanding them naturally so their lives can intersect once more.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Their lives didn’t naturally intersect quite the same way, and Leila’s introversion didn’t invite much else.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel