crossing

Example Sentences

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The man was crossing the street when he was hit, authorities said, and witnesses reported that the suspect was driving recklessly at the time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“The victim was just crossing the street and, whether it’s a marked or unmarked crosswalk, he had the right of way,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Refugees or illegal migrants crossing the river into Greece enter a heavily militarised restricted zone, dotted with watchtowers.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

They load onto tankers at Houston and Corpus Christi in Texas “without crossing contested waters.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

“Skeleton Woman’s shack,” she said, crossing her arms.

From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis