uncrossed
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Origin of uncrossed
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These include using an appropriate cuff size, supporting the back, keeping the feet flat on the floor with the legs uncrossed, and positioning the arm correctly.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
Kyrylo Sakalo crossed and uncrossed his legs uncomfortably during an interview alongside his mother and grandmother and barely looked up from his cellphone.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 29, 2023
I was sat in an uncomfortable way and I crossed and uncrossed my legs.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2022
He had twitched, hugged himself, crossed and uncrossed his legs, scratched his arms and jiggled at a terrific frequency that suggested advanced jitters or vast amounts of caffeine.
From New York Times ● Sep. 10, 2018
Coach uncrossed his arms and offered Felix a handshake.
From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty
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