Etymology
Origin of uncrossed
Example Sentences
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His mother smiled uncomfortably, crossed and uncrossed her feet at the ankles, then adjusted her lab coat to cover her knees.
From Literature
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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
After a minute, Ms. Griegson uncrossed her arms and smiled at me.
From Literature
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Overshooting is risky, as the report acknowledges, because it might trip tipping points that can't be uncrossed, such as the melting of permafrost that would in turn release vast amounts of warming gases.
From BBC
I was sat in an uncomfortable way and I crossed and uncrossed my legs.
From BBC
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