Examples:

• It will be difficult for us to be successful if we continue working at cross-purposes.
• The two departments were at cross purposes over the project timeline.
• The siblings were at cross purposes about who would get the last piece of cake.
• The negotiators were at cross purposes over the contract terms.
• The friends were at cross purposes about where to meet for dinner.
• The parents and teenagers were at cross purposes about curfew time.
• The politicians were at cross purposes about the best way to address climate change.
• The two teams were at cross purposes about the game strategy.
• The husband and wife were at cross purposes about how to spend their tax refund.
• The coworkers were at cross purposes about who was responsible for the project deadline.
• The students were at cross purposes about the assignment instructions.
• The diplomats were at cross purposes during the peace talks.
• The business partners were at cross purposes about the company's future direction.
• The siblings were at cross purposes about who would drive to the party.
• The couple was at cross purposes about how to decorate their new home.
• The friends were at cross purposes about which movie to see.
• The coworkers were at cross purposes about the meeting agenda.
• The parents and children were at cross purposes about screen time limits.
• The politicians were at cross purposes about the immigration policy.
• The teammates were at cross purposes about the play call.
• The couple was at cross purposes about where to go for their anniversary dinner.
• The coworkers were at cross purposes about the project deadline.
• The siblings were at cross purposes about sharing a room.
• The friends were at cross purposes about who would pay the bill.
• The marketing and sales teams were at cross purposes, leading to a failed product launch.
• While Jane was planning a vacation, her husband was saving for home renovations, leaving them at cross purposes.
• The project manager and the developers were at cross purposes regarding the project timeline.
• The teacher's instructions and the students' understanding were at cross purposes, resulting in confusion.
• The two politicians were at cross purposes, each pushing for different policies without understanding the other's viewpoint.
• The event coordinator and the catering team were at cross purposes, leading to a mismatched menu and theme.
• The development and design teams were at cross purposes, causing delays in the app launch.
• The parents were at cross purposes about their child’s bedtime routine, causing inconsistency and confusion for the child.
• One friend wanted a relaxing beach holiday, while the other wanted an adventurous mountain trek, leaving them at cross purposes.
• The patient and the doctor were at cross purposes regarding the treatment plan, leading to dissatisfaction.
• The coach's strategy and the players' execution were at cross purposes, resulting in a loss.
• The chefs were at cross purposes in the kitchen, leading to a disorganized meal preparation.
• The volunteers were at cross purposes, with some focusing on fundraising while others prioritized awareness campaigns.
• The researchers were at cross purposes, one aiming for theoretical insights while the other sought practical applications.
• The customer support team and the IT department were at cross purposes, failing to resolve the client's issue efficiently.
• The director and the scriptwriter were at cross purposes, resulting in a disjointed film.
• The roommates were at cross purposes, with one cleaning while the other was making a mess in the same area.
• The business partners were at cross purposes regarding the company's investment strategy.
• The teacher's curriculum and the school's administration goals were at cross purposes, affecting students' learning outcomes.
• The architect's design and the contractor's execution were at cross purposes, causing construction delays.
• The nurse and the patient's family were at cross purposes about the care plan.
• The friends were at cross purposes, with one seeking support while the other wanted space.
• The QA team and the developers were at cross purposes, resulting in unresolved bugs.
• The advertising team's approach and the brand's image were at cross purposes, leading to a failed campaign.
• The government and the local businesses were at cross purposes regarding environmental regulations.