crossed

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“My parents crossed the border undocumented in the late 1970s, so I think I’ve always been fascinated with writing immigration stories,” Quijada said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

A Panama-flagged bulk carrier called Manali crossed out of the Gulf on Monday, listing its destination as a port in the U.A.E.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Border Patrol agents are typically stationed at the border where their day-to-day work entails scooping up people who have crossed illegally.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

A further three ships that were not linked to Iran were seen to have crossed the strait after the blockade started on Monday, BBC Verify says.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

I crossed a bridge over a river and came to a sign that pointed in the direction I was headed.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff