crossing
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"This was the first time we have been involved in a Channel crossing incident of this magnitude this far west," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Analysts warn that crossing the 5% threshold could trigger broader economic distress.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
The statement marked the kingdom's first official reaction to a Spanish police report accusing Morocco's security forces of "total permissiveness" when the mass crossing took place.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
An average of 400 migrants were apprehended while crossing into the U.S. every day in July, according to data by U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
I watched him crossing the Barteljorisstraat with his ladder to Kuiper’s candy store.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Sometimes the number of crossings has dropped to 200 a day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
A Spanish police report leaked last week flagged "total permissiveness" by Moroccan security forces during the rush, saying their numbers at the Ceuta border were lower than usual and that some actively facilitated the crossings.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
Experts have warned that long-term restrictions on canal crossings could lead to higher shipping costs and longer waiting times for deliveries.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
In bilateral talks on Thursday, Burnham and Macron agreed they were making headway in reducing small boat crossings in the English Channel but now needed to go further.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
The train rolled smoothly to the east, clattering over the rails, booming warnings at automobile crossings like some great bull.
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
