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cross

[kraws, kros] / krɔs, krɒs /


ADJECTIVE
lying across each other
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National Highways said the closure of the A386, between the A30 at Sourton Down and the A3079 Fowley Cross in Okehampton, is expected to be in place until 12:15.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 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 fire at the Utumishi Girls school started in the early hours of Thursday morning when the students were asleep, according to the Kenya Red Cross and police.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Cross Street was paved, lined with small pretty white houses and many colored shutters.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals




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