cross over

Example Sentences

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"We didn't think that it would cross over and be as big as it became."

From BBC • May 23, 2026

It takes courage to map your own boundaries — then to cross over that line and get hurt, and get back up and out there.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

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

The central Tower of Jesus Christ will grow with the addition of the rest of the cross over the next few months, eventually standing at 172 metres tall.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

Annoyed at die arrangement, I gave the boy sitting on my right a poke in the ribs with my elbow, then faced around and watched the Chief cross over Fifth.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger