crossed
Americanadjective
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Crossed out was the “27” in the spot labeled “Combined WPI% Impairment.”
From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023
“We tried baiting him. We went out with turkey calls,” Crossed said.
From Washington Post • May 19, 2022
Two weeks ago, former American Idol contestant Lauren Spencer-Smith broke into the UK top five with Fingers Crossed, a song she released without a record label, thanks to its popularity on the video sharing app.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2022
Brighton resident Carol Crossed, a member of BRAVE, said she believed the intensity of residents’ objections had an impact on local civic and business leaders.
From Washington Times • Jan. 26, 2022
‘We’ve done everything he said. We’ve walked for two whole days. Crossed three valleys. Followed the stream he mentioned. Still nothing. I think he was just trying to get rid of us.’
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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