cross-border
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of cross-border
1890–95, for an earlier sense
Example Sentences
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The River Wye has become the first river in the UK to be given cross-border rights covering it from source to sea.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
The Hong Kong-based financial firm came under pressure after China’s securities regulator launched a broad crackdown on unauthorized cross-border investing, targeting online brokerages.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Under Winters, StanChart has focused on handling cross-border transactions and banking affluent customers in Asia and the Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The WHO has advised DR Congo and Uganda, two countries with confirmed cases, to undertake cross-border screenings to avoid the virus from spreading.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
The economy depends on foreign and cross-border workers for more than 30% of its labor force.
From The 2006 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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