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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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Organisers in Northern Ireland say they are standing in solidarity with those across the border where hundreds of petrol stations are without fuel because of the protests.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Writer has its own internal token consumption leaderboard—which Habib makes clear to employees that she monitors—in order to encourage employees across the company to use more AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

In the afternoon, Leo will celebrate Mass at the hilltop Basilica of Saint Augustine in the presence of clergy from across Africa.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Arend Kapteyn, global head of economics and strategy research at UBS, said the bank tracks inflation across roughly 45 major advanced and emerging economies, representing more than 85% of global GDP.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

All together we were slowly being drawn across the square behind those horses.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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