Phrasal Verb - Crossing Out

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Definition

To intentionally or accidentally erase or strike through part or all of a written word or phrase, often to indicate rejection, deletion, or some other form of dismissal. Can also imply leaving nothing intact or in existence.

Examples

No.	Example
1	The teacher crossed out the student's answer because it was incorrect.
2	She crossed out the items from the shopping list because they were no longer needed.
3	He crossed out the name from the nominations list due to ineligibility.
4	The actor crossed out her lines because she was not feeling well.
5	The student crossed out the wrong answer on the multiple-choice test.
6	The manager crossed out the project from the budget because it was deemed unnecessary.
7	The artist crossed out part of the painting because it didn't fit her vision.
8	The fighter crossed out his opponent's face with a flurry of punches.
9	The hacker crossed out the virus from the system with the help of an antivirus software.
10	The author crossed out the sentence from the novel due to a change in plot direction.