crossing

Example Sentences

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“It would take forever and would expose all those crossing the strait to risks” of Iranian attack, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The other countries whose vessels -- of origin or destination -- made the crossing, were in decreasing order: the United Arab Emirates, China, India, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Brazil, and Iraq.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

A few commercial ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz recently have passed through the Iranian-approved route in the north of the waterway.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Bielle-Biarrey set a record for the number of tries scored in a single Six Nations last season, with eight - and he went one better in this year's campaign, crossing the line nine times.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

I wanted to make up some lie that would send her away, but she was already crossing the threshold.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu