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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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With a decade or two on the job, they could look across a room and spot who was having a heart attack.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

“We believe sustained demand across our platforms, combined with favorable market conditions, positions us well moving forward,” Millett said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

The wildfires have led to school closures and an increase in hospital admissions across Indonesia.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

NASA's Perseverance rover, which has been roaming across Mars since 2021, has already collected samples.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

Cold polish spreads out across the nail bed of my big toe.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam


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