as in traverses
to make one's way through, across, or over
cut across the field on the way to school
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The river traverses land where three generations of the Egger family once raised dairy cows.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026 -
Hale traverses mountain trails, excavates court records, and reflects on his family’s roots in the region to examine the unexpected connections between the two events.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Before colonial borders were instituted, Wichí territory spanned the Gran Chaco—a region that crosses through Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Brazil.—
María Carri,
Artforum,
16 Apr. 2026
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Don’t forget to take a photo on the famous Queen Emma Bridge, a long pontoon bridge that crosses the natural harbor, between bites of sweets made by native Curaçaoans.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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The latter post was criticized by Ben Stiller for using footage from his 2008 comedy Tropic Thunder, which follows a group of actors who are unwittingly dropped into a Southeast Asian war zone.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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This development follows the delivery of the lead handling system’s primary components and the establishment of the plant’s structural foundation.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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The man, wearing a yellow shirt and black shorts, walks up to the woman and immediately swings the hammer at her head.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026
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Lily Heckathorn dominated in the circle in three innings of work, allowing not hits or walks and striking out nine batters in a perfect game.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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Also, Freiburg travels to Celta Vigo with a healthy 3-0 advantage and Real Betis hosts Braga after drawing the first leg 1-1.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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If nerves rise, steel your voice and lead with the headline, since plain language travels farther than frills.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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Through a surreal odyssey that spans a century, the hero searches for his identity and navigates the highs and lows of fame and notoriety.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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Recent engagements with both Israel and Iran underscore how India navigates complex geopolitical lines.—
Angela Chitkara,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Cuts (across).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuts%20%28across%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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