across

Example Sentences

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He said the walrus looked "really tired" after the journey across the North Sea.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Moving across market caps has kept the Chase Growth Fund agile and one step ahead of the S&P 500.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

At one point early on, high levels of soil contaminants become a concern at fields across the region, almost derailing the whole season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Roughly a quarter of U.S. gasoline is a cleaner-burning blend of petroleum-derived chemicals called “reformulated gasoline,” which is required in urban areas across 17 states and the District of Columbia to reduce smog.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

The boxy vehicle has a yellow paint base with the name “Sandy June’s Mobile Frybread Food Truck” elegantly lettered across its long side.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith