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cross

[kraws, kros] / krɔs, krɒs /


ADJECTIVE
lying across each other
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To investigate further, researchers focused on glucosamine because it is a naturally occurring sugar-related molecule that can cross the blood-brain barrier.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

The snackiest expression of the theme: a loose, lemony caper relish that lives in the refrigerator waiting to improve whatever happens to cross its path.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

But, as I said, you can cross that bridge when you come to it.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The Dutch are the only team that won’t cross the border in the first round, playing all three of their games in Texas and Missouri.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

It was just a small wave, an eager nod, a slight scoot of his chair to make room for another—like he actually wanted me to take my bag and tray and cross the entire cafeteria.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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