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cross-file

American

[kraws-fahyl, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˈfaɪl, ˈkrɒs- /

verb (used with or without object)

cross-filed, cross-filing

to register as a candidate in the primary elections of more than one party.

Etymology

Origin of cross-file

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

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The bill, SB0421 and its cross-file, HB0157, would replace references in state education, commercial law, financial institutions and general provisions.

From Washington Times • Mar. 12, 2021

Sen. Young sponsored the Senate cross-file of the bill, SB557, which had a hearing in the Senate Finance Committee on Feb. 17.

From Washington Times • Mar. 3, 2021

Since the lawsuit against MySpace also names Solis as a defendant, Reposa said he will "cross-file" and also sue MySpace and its owner, News Corporation.

From Time Magazine Archive

"I wanted to cross-file," Hill admits, "but my lawyer reminded me that would be returning evil for evil."

From Time Magazine Archive

In removing the cross-file marks it will be found that the file will cut more freely if it be slightly canted so that it cuts most at and near the edge, as shown in Fig.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

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