across the pond
idiom
informal
: the other side of the Atlantic Ocean
They moved here from across the pond.
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Around the same time it was confirmed the couple had relocated across the pond, a real estate insider in California told PEOPLE that DeGeneres and de Rossi had sold their Carpinteria home for $96 million in August 2024.
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Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 23 July 2025
The clip’s filming location in Kansas City, rather than across the pond, suggests that Ted’s closest pals have traveled to the States, perhaps to convince him to coach Richmond’s women’s team.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The reason for the explosion is due to a rapidly increasing demand from folks across the pond from the famed tennis competition.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
Carpenter’s beloved project reappears on multiple lists across the pond, climbing on several while dipping slightly on the Official Albums Streaming chart.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 23 July 2025
The clip’s filming location in Kansas City, rather than across the pond, suggests that Ted’s closest pals have traveled to the States, perhaps to convince him to coach Richmond’s women’s team.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
The reason for the explosion is due to a rapidly increasing demand from folks across the pond from the famed tennis competition.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
Carpenter’s beloved project reappears on multiple lists across the pond, climbing on several while dipping slightly on the Official Albums Streaming chart.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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“Across the pond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/across%20the%20pond. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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