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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 real celebration of America 250 is happening in cities across the country that are hosting World Cup games.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

"Your performance across the whole arc of the game doesn't matter as much as having a signature moment that'll play well, that'll reverberate in the viral confines of social media," Serazio said.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

The entire process took "a few months" and "significantly less" investment compared to a 10-year rollout across its first 20 countries since being founded in 2006, the official added.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

However, he said there’s an opportunity for the company to benefit from generative AI because the company has invested in automation across its platform and has shipped Intuit Assist, an AI-powered financial assistant.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Our eyes met across the table once more, not that I was keeping count.

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




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