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Recent Examples of crossover Its crossover success was among the watershed moments in the commercial potential of rock ’n’ roll. —
Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2020 Cooper, an eight-time All-Defensive Team selection, had little answer for Floyd’s mix of spin moves, crossover dribbles and floaters. —Connor Letourneau, SFChronicle.com, 8 May 2020 Until the End of the World should have been a commercial crossover success, but instead it was cut too short to relay its intended meaning and still didn't find a wide audience. —Eric Adams, Wired, 21 Apr. 2020 The Great British Baking Show has become a crossover success, with American audiences falling in love with the series due to repeat airings on PBS and Netflix. —Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, 16 Jan. 2020 See All Example Sentences for crossover
Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2020 Cooper, an eight-time All-Defensive Team selection, had little answer for Floyd’s mix of spin moves, crossover dribbles and floaters. —Connor Letourneau, SFChronicle.com, 8 May 2020 Until the End of the World should have been a commercial crossover success, but instead it was cut too short to relay its intended meaning and still didn't find a wide audience. —Eric Adams, Wired, 21 Apr. 2020 The Great British Baking Show has become a crossover success, with American audiences falling in love with the series due to repeat airings on PBS and Netflix. —Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, 16 Jan. 2020 See All Example Sentences for crossover
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossover
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The comments come amid growing concerns that the threat of mines in the key waterway, as well as the standoff between the two navies, will leave the crucial trade route effectively blocked for some time.— Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
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The focus now is on the crucial first test flight of its third version of the Starship rocket, whose launch was already pushed back a month to May.— Thomas Black, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
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The teamwork and professionalism shown by the officers today are a testament to their training in de-escalation, crisis intervention, and critical decision-making.— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
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But for Ternus, perhaps the most critical aspect of his new job will be pushing the company deeper into AI, where it's lagged many of its megacap peers.— Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
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Similar to law enforcement, fire departments are paramilitary organizations handling fast-moving, life-and-death emergencies where there’s often no time for debate.— Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Hysterical strength is when people exhibit superhuman abilities during life-and-death circumstances, and the most common example is when a mother lifts a car to rescue her child.— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
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Yang’s career solidified on a fateful trip back to China in the summer of 2023, as micro-drama companies began looking to make films overseas.— Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
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Between theater games, fake-blood logistics and a Grim Reaper costume, the teens begin to deal with their secrets and the truth of one fateful night.— Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Connections made via apical synapses seemed to be strengthened by movement information more than those made via basal synapses.— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the opposite was happening in the apical dendrites: The difference in their response to unexpected stimuli increased over time.— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 Nov. 2021
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The upcoming remix album looks to be a crowning moment for Larsson.— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
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Amazon Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara A mascara that’s guaranteed not to smudge your undereye is the crowning glory of anyone’s makeup collection.— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
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Back treatments address muscle tension while clearing meridian blockages.— Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Porsche is not having the best time of things after betting too heavily on EVs, which looks even worse in the vital US market thanks to Trump’s tariffs.— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
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Amyloidosis is a rare but serious condition caused by abnormal protein deposits that can damage vital organs such as the heart, kidneys and nervous system.— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Crossover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/crossover. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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