cross
noun
a structure consisting essentially of an upright and a transverse piece, used to execute persons in ancient times.
Used to describe a continuous action that will progress up until a designated point of completion in the future.
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In 18.5% of cases, he will have been crossing the street properly at an intersection; in only 17.3% of cases will he have been "jay-walking"; in only 1.9% will he have been drunk.
From Time Magazine Archive
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