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crossed

[krawst, krost] / krɔst, krɒst /




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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

There was a time when baseball shared the title of “national pastime” with cricket, an import from England that crossed the Atlantic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 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

Fernandes claimed a 17th Premier League assist, three short of the record for a season, when he crossed for Casemiro to head home.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

I crossed my arms over my chest, beginning to shiver.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff