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across

[uh-kraws, uh-kros] / əˈkrɔs, əˈkrɒs /
PREPOSITION
from one side to the other of
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ADVERB
from one side to another; transversely
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ADJECTIVE
crosswise
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Residents across the city said they heard at least five huge booms Thursday morning but received no alerts or warnings on their phones from authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

NNPC, Nigeria's state oil company, runs a vast network of petrol stations across the country.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

“We’re grateful for the dedication across the human spaceflight team that makes this possible, and we’re thrilled to welcome Jessica, Jack, Sophie, and Andrey home.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

The key, she says, is knowing how to harness your anger in a way that comes across as authentic.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

A man holding a rifle across his chest, wearing a holstered gun on his waist, stands guard.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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