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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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He added: "These plaques are a wonderful recognition of the thousands of hours of dedication from so many brilliant scientists, engineers and technicians in industry and academia across the UK who made the mission possible."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

That kind of inflation has been prevalent across the tournament's 104 matches, where seats for many games remain available on secondary re-sale markets despite huge demand.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Thirteen plaques will be unveiled across the UK to celebrate Beagle 2, the first British and European spacecraft to successfully land on another planet.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Far from being Roman relics, the helmets now offer rare evidence of medieval trade, military logistics, and the movement of arms across one of the world's most important commercial regions.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Your pencil—mechanical, size .7 mm graphite only—glides across the paper.

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




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