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It has repeatedly attacked commercial ships seeking to transit without its permission, and it set up an entity known as the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to try to charge vessels wanting to cross the waterway.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The snackiest expression of the theme: a loose, lemony caper relish that lives in the refrigerator waiting to improve whatever happens to cross its path.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
A council has suggested pupils cross an active military firing range and climb over metal barriers of an A road to get to school, according to an MP.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
But I was just so excited to be at the Derby and I wanted to just really be present, that it really didn’t cross my mind what would happen if we won the race.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
With tears in my eyes, I knelt in front of the cross and asked him to help me.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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