cross-cutting
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The cross-cutting data on the Fed’s two mandates—price stability and full employment—argues for caution from policy makers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025
Whether the decision can be taken by a single minister depends on whether it is considered "controversial" and/or cross-cutting, in other words whether it falls under the purview of multiple departments.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2025
Based on these cross-cutting relationships, the authors suggest that the ilmenite-rich layer sank prior to 4.22 billion years ago, which is consistent with it contributing to later volcanism seen on the lunar surface.
From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2024
As the WHO puts it, it’s to “enable early cross-cutting R&D preparedness that is also relevant” for an unknown disease.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2024
Swing-frame saws are made in various forms, generally for cross-cutting purposes or cutting pieces to length.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
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