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cross section

[kraws sek-shuhn, kros] / ˈkrɔs ˌsɛk ʃən, ˈkrɒs /
NOUN
representative sample
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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

The setting allows for a cross section of humanity, united in distress, and occasional passages of sociopolitical commentary.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 9, 2025

I try to get my bearings as I stare at the cross section of the map blinking with pods in every direction.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins




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