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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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The team examined proteomic and lipidomic profiles, genetic variation, gene activity, and metabolic function across different stages of human aging.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

With nearly 50 years on the airwaves across syndicated radio, television and film, Cody was honored with a star on the Music City Walk of Fame in the fall of 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

As Lin scrubbed the floor on her knees, it picked up rubbish and folded clothes strewn across a sofa.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Some 100,000 security personnel are being deployed across the country’s host sites, including Mexico City and Monterrey.

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




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