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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

As a teenager, Cody noticed a girl named Rebecca during study hall and, according to Davis, winked at her from across the room.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The robotics company on Wednesday said the funding aims to scale production to several million robots by 2030 as demand for physical AI expands across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and consumer applications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

I read an amazing stat about New Zealand, which is that they only have around 60 professional footballers across the world.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Adults cook dinner over bowl-shaped barbecues or chat with neighbors across their low fences.

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




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