across

Example Sentences

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A small-scale map might suggest that it’s vulnerable to occupation, as it borders the Persian Gulf, just across from U.S. bases in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Ahead of the World Cup kickoff this week, Polymarket has exclusive partnerships with soccer leagues across the globe.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Shotwell has embraced her job as COO, handling much of the day-to-day operations at SpaceX while Musk splits his time across his handful of companies.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

This underscores a broader issue: the significant gap in flood-insurance coverage across the U.S., leaving many homeowners financially vulnerable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

I couldn’t have done it without Belle carrying me across the river and Midnight carrying me across land.

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