across

Example Sentences

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His defence has also denied the charge over the drones, arguing that operation was in response to North Korea sending balloons carrying trash across the border that year.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

One table became two, then six locations across Southern California campuses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The Latin America and Asian financial crises originated with fixed exchange rates that encouraged banks to lend across borders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

McTominay, who has scored 15 goals across 70 caps, found the net in Scotland's convincing 4-0 win over Bolivia on Saturday.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“Paddling across the lake on a floating cardboard version of this old girl will be the most brilliant thing ever.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam