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crossing

[kraw-sing, kros-ing] / ˈkrɔ sɪŋ, ˈkrɒs ɪŋ /


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Instead, they can suddenly shift into a much more sensitive state after crossing critical climate thresholds.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Several times a day, sirens sound in these frontier communities, warning of a drone crossing the border from Lebanon.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The young people crossing commencement stages this month are launching careers that will change in ways they can’t imagine.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Ap Iorwerth also did not rule out building a new third Menai crossing on Anglesey, after the Menai Suspension Bridge closed three times in two days on Wednesday.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

He was snooping around the telegraph office when the message came in: Two men had been seen crossing the Potomac.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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