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cross

[kraws, kros] / krɔs, krɒs /


ADJECTIVE
lying across each other
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But deep in stoppage time, when he had the chance to cross deep into the penalty area again, he only found a Leeds head.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

And when does poking fun at arrested manhood cross into enabling it?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Emma Orr led the counter-attack through the midfield before the ball found its way out wide to Rhona Lloyd, who selflessly passed back inside for Rollie to cross.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Most of the ships that cross are bulk carriers and tankers carrying petroleum products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Granda put the sign of the cross on her forehead with his thumb.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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