cross
noun
a structure consisting essentially of an upright and a transverse piece, used to execute persons in ancient times.
has crossed
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present perfectof cross (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The fight against data centers and private surveillance cameras has crossed partisan lines, bringing erstwhile enemies together in the fight against creepy tech.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
A small boat has crossed the English Channel carrying 230 people, the largest-ever recorded number to make the journey in a single vessel.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Adjusted free cash flow for the quarter was $1.22 billion, marking the first time Palantir has crossed the $1 billion mark.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
Now the nearly 150-year-old firm has crossed that line.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
The sensation of being within the circus fades as soon as she has crossed the threshold, and she is suddenly acutely aware of everything in the adjoining room.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
