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Recent Examples of across
Sara Merican, Deadline, 4 June 2025
Harvey was a model for how all of us, across this country, can contribute to our communities.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 June 2025
Isabel Casimiro, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
The company’s spec sheet says that each panel is 22 inches across, with a 480-by-540 resolution and refresh rates from 48 to 144Hz.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 May 2025
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Preposition
With businesses spanning across broadcasting, real estate, the space industry and consulting, Japanese investor Yoshihiro Shimamura has expanded his portfolio over the last few years to include international film production.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 4 June 2025
Harvey was a model for how all of us, across this country, can contribute to our communities.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 June 2025
Adverb
When trimming nails, trim straight across to avoid ingrown nails at the edges.
—Isabel Casimiro, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
The company’s spec sheet says that each panel is 22 inches across, with a 480-by-540 resolution and refresh rates from 48 to 144Hz.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for across
Preposition
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The Democratic candidates are sparring over how to best respond to President Donald Trump’s agenda in the Garden State and each hopes to keep the state’s governorship in Democratic hands.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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As a result, the wagon has only recently made its way to North America, having only become eligible to be imported over the last decade.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
Preposition
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But, despite the principles of the Declaration of Independence and the rights enshrined in the Constitution, this country didn’t come close to being fully free and democratic until the 1960s, when Black people finally gained the right to vote throughout the land.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Age Body fat level and distribution naturally change throughout a lifetime, and BMI doesn't consider this.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
Adverb
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Sure, there are thousands of SPF products to sift through, but finding the right sunscreen for your skin tone and type can be tricky.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
11 June 2025
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The Dodgers, who won Monday’s opener 8-7 in 10 innings, got through Tuesday’s 11-1 Padres victory by essentially giving up midway through.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2025
Preposition
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Since then, the conversation around intimacy coördinators has grown spikier.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Hopes that President Trump will lower his tariffs after reaching such trade deals with countries around the world have been among the main reasons the S&P 500 has rallied so furiously since dropping roughly 20% from its record two months ago.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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“Across.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/across. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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