crossing

Example Sentences

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Oil prices were relatively stable, but traffic at the Strait of Hormuz remained mostly blocked, with only eight ships crossing Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

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

Rosenior and Chelsea's hierarchy responded by issuing Fernandez with a two‑match internal suspension for "crossing a line".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 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

Why did she feel the crossing tug here...so far from home?

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton