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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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Example Sentences

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The cuts, announced Tuesday afternoon, are set to affect employees who work across Sony’s film, TV and corporate divisions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Britain transported an estimated three million African people across the Atlantic before abolishing the practice in the early 1800s.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“Positive momentum across durable goods in February should hopefully help this area of the economy persevere through the current turmoil without too much damage,” he wrote.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

What’s Next: The restart of commercial missions with a mother ship and two Delta spaceships opens up the potential for $450 million in annual revenue across 125 flights, analysts at Jefferies said.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

She pulls a file from her case and slides it across the table toward me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam