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  • past tense form of cross.
  • past participle of cross.
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crossed

[krawst, krost] / krɔst, krɒst /




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In October 1957 Sputnik crossed the American firmament, beeping as it went.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

According to the researchers, that configuration resembles conditions seen in the model before past ruptures that crossed both fault systems.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

So far this year, 19,135 people have made the Channel crossing, which is 42% lower than the same period in 2025 when 32,188 crossed in small boats.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

What happened after the race for sure crossed that line.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

One of those curious, amused expressions crossed his face, but he accepted them without comment, and returned a minute later with both our cups wearing wool.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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