crossing

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WASHINGTON—The U.S. national debt now exceeds 100% of gross domestic product, crossing a once-unthinkable threshold, on the way toward breaking the record set in the wake of World War II.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

They monitored the behavior of bats at foraging routes around the bridges and compared it with routes without a crossing.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

In their preliminary investigation, authorities found the 13-year-old failed to stop in time at the crossing and was struck by the passing train.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

He said the sun was relentless during the marathon but that crossing the line, holding his son's hand with the other raised, was "really emotional".

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The factory barracks was set in the center of the broad Phillips compound; there was no way a camp official could approach it without crossing this open space.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom