cross
noun
a structure consisting essentially of an upright and a transverse piece, used to execute persons in ancient times.
will cross
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future tenseof cross.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Under World Health Organization guidelines, Uganda must go 42 days without a new case before it is declared Ebola-free, a threshold the country will cross in early August if it identifies no new infections.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
“Eventually the lines will cross, and eventually, orbital compute will be a better option than terrestrial compute,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
North Korean side Naegohyang will cross the border to play Suwon in the Asian Women's Champions League semi-final on 20 May.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
“Generations will cross that bridge and watch the cars stream below, and feel the power of being embraced by art above all the gorgeous chaos of our city.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
“But I’m afraid no dementor will cross the threshold of this castle while I am headmaster.”
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
