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across

[uh-kraws, uh-kros] / əˈkrɔs, əˈkrɒs /
PREPOSITION
from one side to the other of
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ADVERB
from one side to another; transversely
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ADJECTIVE
crosswise
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Simon had guided the show to spectacular heights, overseeing a 9% increase in ratings during a year with negative headlines and leading an expansion that garnered 2.5 billion video views across social platforms.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

It's curated by the BBC Sport team, bringing together the latest and best videos from news and events across the sporting world.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Wise has 14.8 million customers across the globe and handles $16 billion in flows every month, according to its website.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Because M88 is viewed at an angle from Earth, the galaxy appears stretched out, with its spiral structure gracefully spreading across space.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Betsie and I ran across the street to help him.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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