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cross-eyed

[kraws-ahyd, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˌaɪd, ˈkrɒs- /


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Under a photo of Star with a cross-eyed expression, he wrote, “I love you, my daddy Michael. Your son, Blowhole.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

In recent episodes, Bercow’s oratorial prowess came into full flower, as he belched forth merciless diatribes that made several bystanders go cross-eyed.

From Salon Feb. 24, 2024

“You kind of get cross-eyed at some point,” Ms. Maddox said.

From New York Times Aug. 12, 2022

“I was cross-eyed because on one hand you had a state official to deplete the water labor and then another official coming back saying you need to increase it,” Muhammad said.

From Seattle Times Nov. 8, 2021

Bruno swallowed, staring cross-eyed at the shovel that was just inches from his nose.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff




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