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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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Fraser Sutherland, the group's coalition manager, said: "Climate change is already affecting people's health and well-being, livelihoods and financial stability in Scotland, with more frequent storms, floods, droughts and wildfires wreaking havoc across the country."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

That’s $600 per wedding, or $1,200 across both weddings.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

To the outside world, Xi Jinping appears invincible, with leaders from across the globe jetting to China one after another.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Immigration and Customs Enforcement, have prompted dozens of mostly smaller cities across the country to end their relationship with the company.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The boxy vehicle has a yellow paint base with the name “Sandy June’s Mobile Frybread Food Truck” elegantly lettered across its long side.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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