crossing

Example Sentences

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In retrospect, crossing to the “other side,” as it was called, had turned out to be the lucky—or, at least, less unlucky—choice for the approximately 300,000 Polish Jews who had headed east.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Iran has openly welcomed India-flagged ships crossing the strait.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

She’s been in at least 12 counties and has possibly covered more than 1,000 miles in her lifetime — crossing dangerous freeways multiple times, Hunnicutt said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Of the vessels that made the crossing, 60 percent either came from Iran or were heading there.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The canal ran parallel on the other side, with a bridge crossing over it at the far end of the street.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler