crossed

Example Sentences

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Border Patrol agents are typically stationed at the border where their day-to-day work entails scooping up people who have crossed illegally.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

The BBC has been shown footage from 22 June 2023 in which a group of migrants, who had just crossed into Evros and wanted to claim asylum, were ambushed by masked men.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

A Chinese tanker, the Rich Starry, also crossed the strait overnight from Monday to Tuesday via the Iranian-approved vetting route south of Larak Island.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

One of the most popular images is a photograph of Jeff Bezos observing a Blue Origin mission, wearing a headset with his arms crossed, his gaze locked on the screen in front of him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

She crossed over and put her hand on mine, which was gripping the post.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu