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cross

[kraws, kros] / krɔs, krɒs /


ADJECTIVE
lying across each other
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For three years, she roamed London's streets, often around King's Cross railway station.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Police, emergency services and the Red Cross could not confirm reports of deaths during the protests.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

"In Latin, this constellation is called Crux, the Southern Cross, which points toward the southernmost region of the planet, where Kank was discovered."

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

The Kenya Red Cross said emergency responders were on ground to offer support.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The Red Cross irritated Ugwu; the least they could do was ask Biafrans their preferred foods rather than sending so much bland flour.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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