crossed

"He measured his success relatively, that is, competitively."

"The teacher is requiring students to submit their essays by Friday. "

"Although the birds fly north for the summer, they return here in winter."

"The cancellation of the school play disappointed the students. "

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

"The gardener fertilized the flowerbeds to help the roses grow bigger and stronger. "

"The yellow blazes denote the trail."

"A crocodile deposits her eggs in the sand."

"The labradoodle is a popular crossbreed, known for its intelligence and low-shedding coat. "

"The improvement in her math scores was noticeable after she started attending extra tutoring sessions. "

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

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."