cross
noun
a structure consisting essentially of an upright and a transverse piece, used to execute persons in ancient times.
have crossed
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present perfectof cross.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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“I don’t know how else our paths would have crossed if that didn’t happen.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
Only 13 other U.S. companies have crossed the $1 trillion mark.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
Researchers believe these animals may have crossed temporary land bridges that appeared when sea levels fell during regressive phases of the proto-North Atlantic Ocean.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
Along the way, the bond markets have crossed milestones unseen in months, and even years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Her sister’s entire demeanor stiffened, and Clara realized too late that she had crossed a boundary she ought not to have crossed.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
