recross in a sentence
v. t.
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Definition
Recross (verb): to cross again, often used in legal contexts to refer to a lawyer's follow-up questioning of a witness after redirect examination, or in general contexts to traverse a path or area once more.
Sample Sentences
- After the initial rebuttal, the lawyer decided to recross the witness to clarify their statements.
- The climber needed to recross the icy ridge carefully to ensure their safety.
- She had to recross the river at dawn to reach the village in time for the festival.
- In the debate, the candidate chose to recross the points made by their opponent for emphasis.
- The children laughed as they recrossed the jump rope, eager to try again.