Sentence examples for be cross from inspiring English sources

"Be cross" is a grammatically correct phrase in written English.
You can use it to express anger or disapproval. For example, "My father was so cross when I came home late last night".

Dictionary

be cross

verb

To make or form a cross.

synonyms

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Don't be cross!

The New York Times

No need to be CROSS.

The New York Times

People should be cross.

The Guardian

"It's got to be cross party.

The Guardian

"Look, people should be cross.

The Guardian

Some have much to be cross about".

The Guardian

Similar(42)

"That would be cross-dressing".

The New York Times

Landis will finally be cross-examined Tuesday.

The New York Times - Sports

"There has to be cross-contamination".

The New York Times

He'll be cross-examined by the prosecution on Friday.

The New Yorker

Mr. Cochran is to be cross-examined on Friday.

The New York Times

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