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cross parent
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "cross parent" is not a standard expression in written English and may cause confusion.
It could potentially be used in a specific context related to parenting styles or family dynamics, but clarity is essential. Example: "In discussions about co-parenting, the term 'cross parent' might refer to a situation where one parent has a different approach than the other."
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The mapping cross parent Ning 7840 carries the 1RS.1BL centric translocation where wheat chromosome arm 1BS is replaced by rye chromosome arm 1RS.
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The A7-C6 translocatisn is a known feature of many B. napus genotypes [ 33], and so it was not surprising to observe this in the B. napus cross parent of our study (and in our previous work with a related population [ 25]).
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58 human-written examples
Some Holy Cross parents said they wanted to believe their location is the better one.
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Never cross parents of young children on the hunt for the Christmas must-have toy.
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In Iran, the first thing to cross parents' minds if they find that their son is homosexual is the Sodom story they have read thousands of times in the Quran.
News & Media
Newspaper columnists mostly fall into the class of cross parents, so nothing, aside from war, is generating so much noise right now.There are two reasons for trying to get universities to take more poor youngsters, one good, one bad.
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"It often doesn't cross parents' or doctors' minds, because the public is so schooled to think that eating disorders are a female thing only," said Le Grange of the University of Chicago.
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These experiments, however, require the identification of single feature polymorphisms (SFP) between the cross parents for each new combination of genotypes, which raises the cost of experiments.
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As a proportion of markers were allelic between the cross parents, there were hits to 365 unique proteins (Table 4, Table S1).
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The effect of this laboratory selection prior to the Pearl-Sel x Geneva88 backcross presented here meant that many polymorphisms were shared by cross parents, except those at or perhaps near to the resistance locus itself.
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Our crossing strategy was to cross parents that have been widely grown in the TPEs over many seasons (e.g., Kalinga III, IR64, Mansuli) either with new material from our breeding programme or with varieties identified using participatory varietal selection [ 10].
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Consider using more precise language like "breeding parent" or "parent involved in crossing" if referring to biological contexts. For general parenting disagreements, opt for "parental disagreement" or "conflicting parenting styles."
Common error
Using the phrase "cross parent" can lead to confusion. Ensure clarity by specifying the context (e.g., genetic crossing, parenting styles) and using more established terms.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "cross parent" functions primarily as a noun phrase that attempts to identify a parent in the context of breeding or differing parental styles. As indicated by Ludwig AI, the phrase is not standard English and may cause confusion.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "cross parent" is a rarely used and potentially confusing term, as confirmed by Ludwig AI. While it appears in both scientific and news contexts, its grammatical correctness is questionable. When writing, it's better to use more specific and widely recognized terms like "breeding parent" or "parental disagreement" to avoid ambiguity. The phrase's uncommon usage and lack of established meaning suggest it should be approached with caution, opting instead for clearer and more precise language.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
parent in a genetic cross
Emphasizes the parent's role in a planned genetic crossing.
parent involved in crossing
Rephrases the idea to explicitly state a parent's participation in a crossing or breeding process.
parent participating in hybridization
Specifically refers to the role of a parent in the process of hybridization in biological terms.
breeding parent
Focuses specifically on the role of a parent in the context of breeding, particularly in scientific contexts, rather than general parenting.
hybrid parent
Highlights the parent involved in creating a hybrid, emphasizing the genetic aspect.
intersecting parental lines
Refers to instances where parental lineages or genetic traits converge or mix.
parental crossover
Describes a situation where genetic traits are exchanged or combined between parents, typically used in genetics.
co-parenting conflict
Indicates a disagreement or problem within a co-parenting arrangement.
parental disagreement
Emphasizes a difference in opinion or approach between parents, which can be in any context.
conflicting parenting styles
Highlights differences in how parents choose to raise their children.
FAQs
What does "cross parent" mean in genetics?
In genetics, it's more common to use terms like "breeding parent" or "parent involved in crossing" to refer to a parent participating in a genetic cross.
How can I describe parents with differing opinions?
Instead of "cross parent", consider using "parental disagreement" or "conflicting parenting styles" to describe parents with differing opinions or approaches.
Is "cross parent" grammatically correct?
The phrase "cross parent" is not a standard or widely recognized term in English. It might be better to rephrase your sentence for clarity.
What are some alternatives to "cross parent" in a scientific context?
In a scientific context, you can use alternatives such as "hybrid parent" or "parent in a genetic cross" to more accurately describe a parent's role in breeding.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
86%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested