cross-border
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of cross-border
1890–95, for an earlier sense
Example Sentences
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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
Adding to concerns of spread are significant cross-border population movements in the region affected.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
Its statement on Friday added that it was convening a meeting with DR Congo, Uganda, South Sudan and other international partners to discuss response efforts and cross-border surveillance.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
The ministers will also discuss cross-border sales via e-commerce sites which have generated huge volumes of small parcels that escaped customs duties and posed unfair competition to local retailers.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
The trade and current account balances officially are in deficit but in fact both have comfortable surpluses because of large, unrecorded sales to cross-border visitors.
From The 1996 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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