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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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However, instead of moving right across the UK it is expected to stall just to the west, sending north or north-westerly winds across the country.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The property, which was first listed by broker Joseph Montanaro for $3.3 million in 2025, sprawls across 4,965 square feet and is situated on a 13,672-square-foot lot.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

HMI Medical operates hospitals and clinics across Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, serving millions of patients annually.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

His defence has also denied the charge over the drones, arguing that operation was in response to North Korea sending balloons carrying trash across the border that year.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Grandma Sadie looked at me from across the kitchen, her expression a mix of pride and worry.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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