crossing

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According to the team's calculations, these ultraheavy nuclei may lose energy more slowly than protons or lighter nuclei while crossing intergalactic space.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

The 24-year-old was one of seven participants who took part in the paddleboard tour when the group ran into difficulty while crossing a weir in "treacherous" conditions.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Sanctioned Russian oil is flowing more freely to India, and a limited number of tankers have continued crossing Hormuz despite the risks.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Most of them learn where the line is by crossing it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“Please don’t come to life,” Glory whispered, and he could see her crossing her fingers for luck.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova