as in to cross
to make one's way through, across, or over
the hikers proceeded along the ridge for several hundred feet
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
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Fingers crossed for an eventual console release as well!—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Orlando Sentinel Florida’s House speaker stood up to DeSantis, and shifted the power dynamics Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida would normally be traversing the state this time of year, trumpeting his legislative accomplishments and the fellow Republican lawmakers who had fallen in line to achieve them.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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While there have been hundreds of successful expeditions across the Mid-Atlantic, the North Atlantic is less frequently traversed by solo ocean rowers and teams.—
Danielle Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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Safety Tips for Marinating Meat To keep marinated meat safe and prevent foodborne illness, follow these safety guidelines: Always refrigerate: Store marinating meat in the refrigerator.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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After going down 3-1 in the bottom of the second, Lindor hit the first of the trio of third-inning homers, with Nimmo and Soto following suit to put the Mets back on top, 4-3.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
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Right Now The indoor-outdoor design of the house allows residents to easily walk from the main living area to the covered patio and access the outdoor kitchen, alfresco dining area, or comfy lounges.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
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In addition to the fort’s historic reenactments, there are tours available, and many guests enjoy walking along the pristine beach to look for whales from December to April.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
17 June 2025
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That seems like a problem, since the Dodgers will use their bullpen to navigate tonight’s game as well.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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But Kemper, the author of My Squirrel Days, says navigating her work schedule during summertime can sometimes be challenging.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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The pair, while traveling east in a 2020 Honda that was negotiating a curve, crossed the centerline into the westbound lane and collided head-on with a 2015 Ford traveling west, according to a State Police report.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2025
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Before their egos ruined it, Buffalo Bill and Doc Carver hosted a traveling Wild West Show, starting in 1883.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2025
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Combined, Medicaid and CHIP protect nearly half of all children in the United States, beginning with important prenatal care, covering over 40% of U.S. births as well as nearly half of all rural births, and continuing to insure millions of vulnerable children into young adulthood.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
20 June 2025
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Prior to joining Fox News, Alexandra covered breaking news, crime, religion, and the military in the southeast.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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“Proceed (along).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceed%20%28along%29. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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