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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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The network announced Monday that Leavitt, 29, known for her rapid-fire defense of Trump’s policies in the White House briefing room, will be delivering commentary and analysis across Fox News programs starting Nov. 1.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

Chow's image of Burnham has been used extensively by the politician across a series of campaigns and was recently used by the now-PM when he stood for election in Makerfield in June.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

The interview ranged across other subjects, most notably inflation and AI.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

Robinson said combining its global multimodal platform with RXO’s North American brokerage, expedited and last-mile capabilities will allow the combined company to provide a more tailored offering for customers across a larger and denser network.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

If it weren’t for the fact that the water was near boiling, he would have thrown it across the small kitchen.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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