crossing

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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

In response, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the president's remarks were "not right", while accepting the "challenge" of tackling illegal migration, particularly from people crossing the English Channel in small boats.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 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

Most of them learn where the line is by crossing it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Ms. Esposito was crossing everyone’s names off her attendance list.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova