crossed
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On Thursday, Uganda suspended public transport to the DRC after confirming its first two cases -- one infection and one death -- involving Congolese nationals who crossed the border.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
Stones, who leaves Manchester City after their final game this Sunday, has only started four Premier League games this season, 12 in all, so Tuchel's fingers will be crossed.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
How do you know a reality TV scandal has crossed over into the mainstream?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Explaining further, Budaghyan said that, over the last 30 years, whenever the 2-year U.S. bond yield has crossed above the federal-funds rate, as it has recently done, the Fed has hiked rates.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
I crossed my arms over my chest, beginning to shiver.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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