cross over

Example Sentences

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If Russia or China were to fire intercontinental ballistic missiles at the U.S., many would likely cross over Greenland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Why do you think some U.K. acts cross over and some don’t?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

After pummeling Jamaica, Melissa was forecast to head north and cross over eastern Cuba on Tuesday night, while continuing to bring rain and heavy winds to Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025

No MMA fighter since the rise of the UFC has been able to cross over and become a boxing world champion.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

They sat on the tailgate of the truck, the air already beginning to cross over from chilly to cold.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss