crosswise

Example Sentences

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When the balloon stretches, the width crosswise shrinks to the size of a string.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2024

Thinly slice the roast crosswise and serve the meat and the ribs with the jus on the side.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 2023

To prepare the chicken, cut each breast lengthwise into ½-inch strips, then cut the strips crosswise into 1-inch pieces.

From Washington Times • May 2, 2023

But in 2018, Lubbock developer George McMahan got crosswise with Abbott's team after speaking too plainly about how to become a board member.

From Salon • Oct. 19, 2022

The best way to lose your money is to hold your bag off the shoulder, but this way, with the bag slung crosswise, you were ready for anything.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia