cross over

Example Sentences

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If Russia or China were to fire intercontinental ballistic missiles at the U.S., many would likely cross over Greenland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

There’s supposed to be a threshold that you cross over, take off your coat and your shoes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

The central Tower of Jesus Christ will grow with the addition of the rest of the cross over the next few months, eventually standing at 172 metres tall.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

After pummeling Jamaica, Melissa was forecast to head north and cross over eastern Cuba on Tuesday night, while continuing to bring rain and heavy winds to Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025

It was rough going, for they dared not cross over to the path on the westward side.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien