crosswind
noun
cross·wind
ˈkrȯs-ˌwind 
: a wind blowing in a direction not parallel to a course (as of an airplane)
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The group was unaware that recent rainfall had led to hazardous swimming conditions including strong currents, crosswind and swells, the fraternity wrote.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
An initial investigation showed the tractor-trailer was eastbound on the business property when severe crosswinds blew the tractor-trailer over.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
On Monday, Todd Aitken, fire chief with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, told reporters that the runway was dry and that there were no crosswind conditions.
—Melissa Chan, NBC News, 18 Feb. 2025
Experiences Over Things In addition, luxury consumers are increasingly choosing to indulge in experiences over material goods and jewelry is caught in that crosswind too.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
An initial investigation showed the tractor-trailer was eastbound on the business property when severe crosswinds blew the tractor-trailer over.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
On Monday, Todd Aitken, fire chief with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, told reporters that the runway was dry and that there were no crosswind conditions.
—Melissa Chan, NBC News, 18 Feb. 2025
Experiences Over Things In addition, luxury consumers are increasingly choosing to indulge in experiences over material goods and jewelry is caught in that crosswind too.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Crosswind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crosswind. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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