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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 world watched as Bad Bunny and his dancers performed on top of utility poles, accompanied by sparks and flickering power lines across the stage.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The property, which was first listed by broker Joseph Montanaro for $3.3 million in 2025, sprawls across 4,965 square feet and is situated on a 13,672-square-foot lot.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

Founded in 1998, HMI has healthcare operations across Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

His defence has also denied the charge over the drones, arguing that operation was in response to North Korea sending balloons carrying trash across the border that year.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Once across it, we’ll have just two weeks to reach the Oklahoma start line.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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