crossed

Example Sentences

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The data show these ships huddled around major ports, while a few crossed from one side of the strait to the other.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

As with earlier strikes, during the 2019 teachers walkout, administrators crossed teachers’ picket lines to keep schools open and hold things together — overseeing food distribution and student supervision during the six-day work stoppage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

A two-week ceasefire was agreed on Tuesday evening on the condition that "safe passage" through the narrow waterway is guaranteed - but only a few vessels have since crossed.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Two vessels crossed the strait in the first hours after the temporary deal was announced Tuesday night, data from ship tracker MarineTraffic shows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“You’re right,” she said, turning to face me, arms crossed.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin