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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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Mum-of-two Hannah Jones said rising costs were being felt across the board, including in charity shops.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“There’s a lack of resources and of will,” said Jaime Aguilar, a volunteer with Search Warriors of Jalisco, which looks for clandestine graves across the state.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The other piece, the former military island of Sazan, envisions an ultraluxury resort just across water from Zvërnec.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

LA City Parks will also have 19 park sites across the city, including:

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Gingersnipes and the soul were seated across from each other at Clare’s empty table.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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