crossing

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According to the team's calculations, these ultraheavy nuclei may lose energy more slowly than protons or lighter nuclei while crossing intergalactic space.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Sanctioned Russian oil is flowing more freely to India, and a limited number of tankers have continued crossing Hormuz despite the risks.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

A tearful Nancy Iskander told jurors that she was crossing a road when she saw her two older sons disappear as a white speeding Mercedes plowed through the crosswalk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Since 2018, more than 200,000 people have reached the UK by crossing the English Channel in a small boat.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Duane knew exactly who she meant because he now remembered the incident when Major Puff prevented Handsome from crossing the river.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el