crossing
noun
the act of a person or thing that crosses.
crossings
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pluralof crossing.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But after three years of war, prices have soared as aid and commercial supplies trickled into Gaza through crossings tightly controlled by Israel.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
All West Bank land crossings will be closed during Tuesday's election in Israel, the country's military says, and Palestinian workers will be barred from entering all settlements.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
But the closures are worsening congestion when land crossings already were struggling to make up for lost waterborne shipping capacity and stem the rising cost of basic goods for Iranian consumers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
The Revolutionary Guard have claimed the vessels ran into mines after conducting what they said were illegal crossings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Steamer crossings to Europe were resumed, after being suspended during four years of war, and new routes, this time to North America, became the rage.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
