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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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Example Sentences

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In Connecticut, which along with New York and New Jersey comprises the metropolitan Tri-state area, Governor Ned Lamont signed an emergency order halting all commercial vehicles from traveling on highways across the state.

From BBC

Last month, the government took over the camp from its Kurdish administrators, who had long run it, as Kurdish forces ceded territory and Damascus extended its control across swathes of Syria's northeast.

From Barron's

It warned that "when applied unpredictably, tariffs are inherently disruptive, undermining confidence and stability across global markets and creating further uncertainty across international supply chains".

From Barron's

A major winter storm has caused over 3,200 flight cancellations and 4,200 delays across US airports by Sunday afternoon, with 4,500 more canceled for Monday.

From Barron's

Governors across the region declared states of emergency and public officials were taking steps to warn residents to stay home and off roads.

From The Wall Street Journal