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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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Dwindling profit and license fees from China have also forced it to reduce costs across the board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The UK government is banking on AI to help "rewire" the state and boost efficiency across Whitehall.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“Now it appears that investors have become frustrated with its relatively slow upside progress, especially given the stunning gains seen across AI-related tech stocks, particularly semiconductors, since the end of March.”

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

On June 2, election day, vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. across the state.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

I’m sitting on my trembling hands across from her, in a booth tucked away from the crazy of the main dining room, my red flags rigid, ready.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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