cross
Example Sentences
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But in the last year there has been an increasing number of people from several African nations attempting to cross.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
In March, WGA had to cancel its Los Angeles-based award show, as it could “not ask our members or guests to cross a picket line.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Matching the level of support at Wimbledon in 1973 will take some doing because, as in any workplace, there will be players prepared to cross a metaphorical picket line outside the entrance to Centre Court.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
A recording of the message was received by the Greek owner of a ship waiting to cross the strait and was viewed by The Wall Street Journal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
But to cross the rivers we had to find a bridge, and a bridge that was not guarded, as many of them were.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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