crossing

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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

A tearful Nancy Iskander told jurors that she was crossing a road when she saw her two older sons disappear as a white speeding Mercedes plowed through the crosswalk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Referencing the Cyclopedic Law Dictionary, he asserted that an interstate journey involves not just crossing state lines.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

“When my family goes into the Underworld, I feel a tug. The crossing tug. Like I'm being pulled through the veil.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton