crosscut

"We took a shortcut through the park to get to school faster. "

"The police interrogated the suspect at some length before they let him go."

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"The gardener was crosscutting the thick branch with a saw to make it shorter. "

"The concurrent efforts of the parents and teachers contributed to the student's success. "

"The atmosphere was thick with the smell of popcorn, as the kids gathered for the movie night. "

"He repeatedly violated the court order, and shall now be punished."

"Three civilians were apprehended by the soldiers and taken away in a military vehicle."

"The detective investigated the theft of the school's valuable computer equipment. "

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

"The teacher placed the papers crosswise on the desk so everyone could see them easily. "

"The carpenter built a new wooden bookshelf for my bedroom. "