crossing

Example Sentences

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“The victim was just crossing the street and, whether it’s a marked or unmarked crosswalk, he had the right of way,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The man was crossing the street when he was hit, authorities said, and witnesses reported that the suspect was driving recklessly at the time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

They load onto tankers at Houston and Corpus Christi in Texas “without crossing contested waters.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

A convoy of vans, lorries, tractors, and even a limousine, are taking part in a 'go-slow' around the town centre before crossing the border into Lifford, County Donegal.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

I wanted to make up some lie that would send her away, but she was already crossing the threshold.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu