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decussate

verb

Definition of decussate

as in to crisscross

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The relationship is especially important to automakers, whose parts routinely crisscross the border before final assembly.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
The Dania mules, which retail for $2,100 and are also available in black, feature a round toe with four embellished straps that crisscross and overlap across the foot.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

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Political stratagems in art were shifting in places like New York and Los Angeles, and the Pictures Generation’s ethos began to speak to young Black and brown artists, ultimately intersecting with their desire for representation.

— Hilton Als, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
There are new couples and characters that intersect with them.

— Katherine Lam, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026

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Several lawmakers tried to crack down on immigration during the 2026 legislative session, but all but one bill failed to cross the finish line.

— Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026
Rival urban commuters often cross the $1,500 threshold when fitted with hydraulic brakes and advanced torque sensors so Lectric’s US$1,099 price tag is head-turning.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026

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