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as in intersection
a place where roads meet
turn left at the next crossing and then stay on that road for two miles
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as in betraying
to be unfaithful or disloyal to
people who cross the local mob boss usually are found floating in the river
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as in intersecting
to divide by passing through or across
there's a light where that street crosses Main Street
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as in traversing
to make one's way through, across, or over
you may have to cross some woods on the way
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as in striking
to enter the mind of
the idea did cross me that he might be pulling my leg
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Recent Examples of crossing
Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
The three most expensive toll crossings in the U.S. are in Virginia and New York, followed by the Golden Gate Bridge.
—Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
If JetBlue’s prices for crossing the Atlantic in economy are low enough, no doubt many passengers will complain about the food but choose JetBlue anyway.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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But the anti-gang operations and the new crossing point are doing little, so far, to help Gaza residents such as Sabha Abu Khousa.
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Nor are his albums or songs entered for any rock, country or Americana categories, the fields where the genre-crossing superstar would most likely compete.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for crossing
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Here's what to know Sail on any voyage: Virgin Voyages launches $120K annual cruise pass Bring on the waterworks!Greta Cross, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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The adults-only cruise line is launching an annual pass, allowing passengers to sail on any voyage at any time in a 12-month period.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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As the technological landscape continues to evolve, the most groundbreaking advances may well emerge from the intersection of these complementary yet different approaches to technological progress.Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement Both sisters were killed in the collision, which sent one of them flying out of the car and scattered toys and clothes across the intersection.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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That maybe Lala wound up betraying him/her country in an unspeakable way?Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 18 Oct. 2024
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Kink shame isn’t an excuse for cheating or betraying a partner or their trust.Myisha Battle, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
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In addition to Celebrity, the port serves several other major cruise lines, including Carnival Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, and MSC Cruises.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024
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The best cruise lines for adults:What to know about 18+ sailings.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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Short on time with the holidays just around the corner?James Mercadante, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Photograph: Simon Hill Nomad Mount MagSafe Car Mount for $32 ($13 off) Nomad Classy and understated, this durable magnetic vent mount is a black glass square with rounded corners and a circular, rubbery magnetic pad in the middle.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
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Cash flow issues had already forced the label to scrap its fall 2024 show, underscoring the tough landscape for small and mid-sized brands navigating the slowdown in luxury spending.Joelle Diderich, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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For Black women, who are often navigating unique financial challenges, being intentional about year-end planning is crucial.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
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Doctors found a 3-cm. mass at the junction of his stomach and his esophagus.Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Times of Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly criticized the Biden administration’s judgment and policies at major junctions in Israel’s ongoing war against Iran and its proxies.Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2024
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The company has extended the period to consummate a Business Combination to June 17, 2025, following shareholder approval.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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On September 16, 2024, Bayview Acquisition Corp extended the deadline for completing its initial business combination to June 19, 2025, following a shareholder vote.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Crossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crossing. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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