cross section

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The American middle class encompasses a broad cross section of workers that includes white-collar office employees, nurses and plumbers, although there is no universally accepted definition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Louisiana that the Sixth Amendment demands a jury drawn from a representative cross section of the community.

From Slate • Oct. 23, 2025

Ms Edwards said the 10 companies in attendance at Thursday's meeting covered a "cross section" of first-line direct suppliers, covering the "whole eco-system" of the supply chain.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

“Hopefully our country can get back to that. The Owens Valley, and Inyo County in particular, is a perfect cross section of America.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2024

It was the widest cross section of political groups ever gathered in one place in South Africa.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela