Example Sentences

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“If this means less people will be crossing illegally through the heart of Eagle Pass, we support it,” said Rolando Salinas Jr., the mayor.

From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2023

Investors will be crossing their fingers for a calmer inflation print from the United States, possibly allowing the Federal Reserve to go slower with its interest rate rises.

From Reuters • Jun. 3, 2022

With most colleges and universities starting their winter break now, the Washington State Department of Transportation is strongly urging folks who will be crossing the passes, to check the chain requirements frequently.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2021

With Eddie/Venom whisked back to their own corner of the Spider-Verse, it appears unlikely that Hardy’s incarnation of the antihero will be crossing paths with Holland’s incarnation of Spider-Man anytime soon.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2021

I see that it takes four or five days for letters to come and go between us; and so if we write often, our letters will be crossing.

From Love's Pilgrimage by Sinclair, Upton