Etymology
Origin of uncrossed
Example Sentences
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"Some lines have been crossed that cannot be uncrossed anymore," she said.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
As the teacher started to count down, the students uncrossed their arms and bowed their heads, completing the exercise in a flash.
From New York Times • Mar. 9, 2024
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
Foster intimacy by maintaining eye contact and arranging your body to be open—legs uncrossed or crossed toward the person you’re speaking with, arms by your sides or on your lap.
From Slate • Aug. 13, 2019
I crossed and uncrossed my legs and hands.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
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