crossing

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Iran told mediators that it would limit the number of ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz to around a dozen a day and charge tolls under the two-week cease-fire struck by President Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

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

By the time it reaches the Pacific Crest Trail crossing 12 miles east of Julian, travelers have already descended nearly 2,000 feet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The North warned in February of a "terrible response" if it detects more drones crossing the border from the South, prompting Seoul to investigate the claims.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Ms. Esposito was crossing everyone’s names off her attendance list.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova