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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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Example Sentences

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“If you have a software-engineering degree, rather than focusing only on traditional developer roles, you could consider growth areas like artificial intelligence, data infrastructure, cybersecurity and cloud computing. Many skills apply across industries,” Puri said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The Post-Gazette will maintain newsroom and business-side leadership in Pittsburgh, according to a press release from Block and Venetoulis, while technology and other functions will be combined across the Venetoulis organization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“These false statements were republished and circulated widely across social media platforms,” the lawsuit says, “exposing Plaintiff to public scorn, suspicion, and ridicule.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

"It is backed by the largest sustained increase in defence spending since the Cold War, with a total of over £270bn being invested across this Parliament."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

He opened to the reading in Jeremiah where we had left off the night before, then with sudden inspiration passed the Bible across the table to Meyer.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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