across the street

phrase

: on or to the other side of the street directly across from something
They live across the street (from us).

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Alexis and Nic Peart diverted their dog walk to listen to speeches commending the commode that will now sit across the street from their home. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026 Just a couple of days ago, Brooksider opened across the street in the same shopping center. — Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2026 The film follows Sylvie (Huppert), a famous author seeking inspiration by observing neighbors across the street. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026 Before the mall and hotel were built, the free-standing Jordan Marsh ruled the corner, diagonally across the street from the Sears tower, where Miami’s performing arts center now stands. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for across the street

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“Across the street.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/across%20the%20street. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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