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across

preposition as in from one side to the other of

adverb as in from one side to another; transversely

Strong match

adjective as in crosswise

Strong match

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The team created a detailed map of ancient tomb sites across the country to look for patterns in how these burial locations changed through time.

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This lets the droplet spread more effectively across the surface.

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Nick Cullen, of the Climate and Migrant Justice Organising Group, said the demonstration reflected a shared struggle across movements.

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Video filmed at the campsite shows fallen trees, debris strewn across the ground and vehicles with broken windows.

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The attack came a day after Russia struck apartment blocks across Ukraine's capital Kyiv that left seven dead, according to the latest toll.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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