across

Example Sentences

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Northern Ireland's Secretary of State Hilary Benn confirmed 200 extra officers from across the UK will be on the ground to help restore order and protect ethnic minorities who are being targeted.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

So, investors in airline stocks can fly across the Atlantic on the cheap and not worry about the fallout for their portfolios.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The U.S. has a diverse range of terrains across its 3.8 million square miles, including the desert in the Southwest.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Citigroup is establishing a way for its wealthy and institutional clients to trade shares of private companies through a blockchain, a venture it hopes will be adopted by other banks across Wall Street.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“Auntie Lou says when you come to someone’s house, you supposed to bring something. Did you bring us anything?” he asks, folding his arms across his chest.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold