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Cross-purposes

Definition:

Cross-purposes refers to situations where people or groups have different goals or intentions, often causing misunderstandings or conflicts.

Examples:

• Despite being friends, John and Sarah argued frequently because they always seemed to be working at cross-purposes.
• The government and the opposition party were at cross-purposes during the debate, making it difficult to find common ground.
• The marketing team and the sales team were inadvertently working at cross-purposes, resulting in a lack of coordination.

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