cross
noun
a structure consisting essentially of an upright and a transverse piece, used to execute persons in ancient times.
are crossing
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present progressiveof cross.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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More ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz, the key oil crossroads that was mostly blocked for months and roiled global crude markets amid the conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
But the reality is hiring managers don’t know how to judge the significance of a 4.0 when so many of you are crossing the commencement stage with near-perfect marks that may be AI-enhanced.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
"Not many people are crossing the border, and not that many are even trying," one undocumented immigrant, who asked to remain anonymous, said.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2025
"Already at 1.4C of global warming, warm water coral reefs are crossing their thermal tipping point and experiencing unprecedented dieback," said the report by 160 scientists from dozens of global research institutions.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2025
“It may not be the Xi who are crossing over,” Maire Morighan said.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
