Thesaurus results for CROSS ACTION

cross action

noun

Definition of cross action

as in litigation

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Recent Examples of cross action Shurmur’s system leans on passing concepts that make his receivers work together—pick plays and crossing action—rather than in isolation routes on the outside. — Alex Prewitt, SI.com, 10 Jan. 2018

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This case and others lodged against social media giants have been compared to transformative litigation against big tobacco companies in the 1990s.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
The case is part of a wave of lawsuits that has been compared to litigation against tobacco companies in the 1990s.

— John Ruwitch, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of litigation

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The counterclaims, obtained by TMZ, said the couple paid West $60,000 during the pregnancy under an agreement that addressed termination.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Temu’s counterclaim, which alleged that Shein violated competition law through its exclusive agreements with its suppliers, is reportedly set to go to trial next year.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of counterclaim

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This is evidenced by the countless projects and initiatives that have emerged over these nearly three decades to honor her memory and carry on her charitable work in support of important social causes.

— Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 31 Aug. 2026
For his part, Johnson — who has not yet announced a reelection bid — credits progressive policies aimed at the root causes of crime, including major spending on youth summer jobs and community violence intervention.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

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Baldoni filed a $400 million countersuit the next month accusing Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds and The New York Times of civil extortion, defamation and false light.

— Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
The federal ruling from Denver was clarified three days later to exclude athletes who'd already signed professional contracts, which prompted a countersuit filed in Louisiana state court that gained a temporary restraining order on Wednesday.

— CBS News, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

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