criss-cross
Example Sentences
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The rubbish gets into the watercourses that criss-cross the capital and, from there, finds its way into the Congo River where it harms wildlife and pollutes the water.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
She had to criss-cross Houston for work and there was no time to spare.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 23, 2025
As a chorus of “Pippi!” erupted across the room, children sitting criss-cross applesauce on the floor hopped up onto their knees to get a peek.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2025
Parts criss-cross the borders several times before they are assembled, which means that even a vehicle as iconically American as a Ford pickup truck could see a sticker price increase.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2025
A pile of dry leaves and then twigs, placed criss-cross, on top of one another, were arranged in the trench, with plenty of spaces in between.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
