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cross

[kraws, kros] / krɔs, krɒs /


ADJECTIVE
lying across each other
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Police, emergency services and the Red Cross could not confirm reports of deaths during the protests.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

"In Latin, this constellation is called Crux, the Southern Cross, which points toward the southernmost region of the planet, where Kank was discovered."

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

The Kenya Red Cross said emergency responders were on ground to offer support.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Now she is chief executive of health-insurance company Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The goods leave by the train at 9:30 to-night, and will be due at King’s Cross at 4:30 to-morrow afternoon.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker




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