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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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You’ve developed a thoughtful retirement plan that takes into account both the amount of money you’ll need and how to allocate it across investments and liquid income sources.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The other piece, the former military island of Sazan, envisions an ultraluxury resort just across water from Zvërnec.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The team examined proteomic and lipidomic profiles, genetic variation, gene activity, and metabolic function across different stages of human aging.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

As a teenager, Cody noticed a girl named Rebecca during study hall and, according to Davis, winked at her from across the room.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Veteran associations across the country adopt resolutions to support the Morrison bill.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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