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If the seeds from the plants can be cross fertilized and developed into fertile offspring, the two populations are not yet reproductively isolated and remain one species.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

"I think Simon has changed me. He makes me laugh all the time. I can’t get angry with him because when I’m trying to be cross he just makes me laugh," she said.

From Fox News Jan. 12, 2022

“They all seem to be cross talking to the brain,” she adds.

From Scientific American Dec. 8, 2021

Though your boss will be cross, don’t plead memory loss, Calamari!

From Washington Post Jul. 7, 2021

“Hidden under the floor. Don’t be cross I didn’t tell you, Jakob—we were both keeping secrets.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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