intersect

Example Sentences

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When the Sun, Earth and Moon align near one of the points where their orbital paths intersect, eclipse seasons occur, producing both solar and lunar eclipses within a matter of weeks.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

"In certain directions inside the crystal, the nodal lines intersect and cross the Fermi energy where electrons can move freely," explains Sánchez-Barriga.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

In his column, Adam reports on food trends as they intersect with business and culture, from the secret economy behind ramp season to the blood feud between Diet Coke and Coke Zero drinkers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

As New York continues to confront challenges around education access, affordability and inequality, the visit highlighted how local leadership and national political figures intersect, often in ways that extend beyond the immediate setting.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

“Perhaps our paths will intersect, and we’ll get to see how tall the man is in real life.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan