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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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The Justice family runs a sprawling coal mining enterprise that extends across the South.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Pioneers from across the aerospace sector gathered in Yeovil in Somerset on Monday to highlight the region's role in space exploration.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

In a statement released in conjunction with its investor day on Wednesday, the company said customer demand and deliveries in Europe are stable at good levels across its business units.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Taco Bell and KFC are well positioned as consumers across the globe seek affordable options amid economic pressures.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Dr. Crowchild puts a bottle of Perrier in front of me and another on the table for herself before she sits across from me in the wingback.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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