Sentences with Cross-purpose

The research team's members were pulling in cross-purpose directions, resulting in a delay in the completion of the scientific project.

The actors in the play had conflicting interpretations of the script, leading to cross-purpose rehearsals and confusion among the production team.

The musicians in the orchestra found themselves at cross-purposes during the performance, leading to a discordant melody that puzzled the audience.

The fashion designers and the production team were working at cross-purposes, causing delays in the release of the new clothing line.

The project manager and the creative team were working at cross-purposes, with one emphasizing efficiency and the other prioritizing innovation.