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across

[uh-kraws, uh-kros] / əˈkrɔs, əˈkrɒs /
PREPOSITION
from one side to the other of
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ADVERB
from one side to another; transversely
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ADJECTIVE
crosswise
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It is installing a new premium economy section on planes that fly overseas and across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

That property was located across the street from her daughter Kim’s house.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

By 2050, she said the risk of wildfires could be doubled across much of the UK.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Haskins played the earnest and beloved Mr. Belding across the “Saved by the Bell” franchise for 12 years, from 1988 to 2000.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

“Paddling across the lake on a floating cardboard version of this old girl will be the most brilliant thing ever.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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