across

Example Sentences

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It is a story that involves war, displacement, a cart ride across Europe, a refugee camp and some visa troubles.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Upon closing, QXO said it expects to have about 28,000 employees as well as 1,150 locations across the U.S. and Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Lego thefts have been recorded across the country, many with high-value hauls.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Notably, some other U.S. host cities are not expected to impose the same combination of fare increases and access restrictions, raising questions about consistency across venues.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

At last all five of us lay sideways across the bed and managed to get shoulders and elbows arranged.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom