Example Sentences

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But when BBC Brasil cross-checked the list of the deceased published by police against the 68 names on the list of suspects provided by prosecutors, it found that none of them matched.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

We built relationships over years, not months, and cross-checked every claim across multiple actors and institutions.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2025

Traditional lidar measurements of atmospheric clouds are sometimes cross-checked and calibrated by flying an aircraft through clouds to capture droplet samples.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2024

The charging major assessed on Gourde at the time came moments after he’d been cross-checked from behind by Oilers superstar Connor McDavid without a penalty being called.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2024

The clerk told Roy to wait while he cross-checked the street location.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen