Example Sentences

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“That tells you the ingredient has crossed over into the broader American flavor vocabulary, which is the moment trends stop being trends and start being staples,” Oved said.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Bright's playing career has crossed the two eras of women's football.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The S&P 500’s top-performing stock of the year has crossed the $1,000 threshold, fueling some speculation that management could announce a 10-for-1 stock split.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

But Beijing has crossed a meaningful threshold: it’s no longer treating births as purely a social concern.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

When one of Enrique’s meal cards is stolen, El Tirindaro gives him the unexpired card of a migrant who has crossed the river successfully.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario