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The migrants were mainly from Afghanistan, but also from Iran and Pakistan, and had been crossing from Turkey, the authorities said.

From New York Times • Feb. 26, 2023

But earlier versions of the shipping container had been crossing Seattle docks for a few years.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2022

In that crash, the driver of a white four-door Hyundai Accent struck an 85-year-old man who had been crossing Saticoy Street mid-block, police said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2021

It is thought the child had been crossing Reddings Lane, in Yardley, Birmingham, with her family when she was hit at about 14:40 GMT.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2021

I had been crossing a bog in the wood that only anyone knowing the way could get through.

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