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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Israel finally agreed to ease the blockade on Sunday and said that 93 trucks had crossed the border on Tuesday and that an additional 107 had yesterday.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025 -
Some 40,000 cars and trucks cross use the causeway every day, with a sharp increase on holidays or when special events happen at the stadium or the historic Black beach park.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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The trail traverses parks, woodlands, pastures, and cemeteries.—
Sarah Beckwith,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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The 190-mile trail traverses three national parks and is one of the most popular long-distance hikes in England.—
Mike Nolan,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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This was followed by a July 2024 lawsuit, which alleged Brown and members of his crew severely assaulted four men after a concert in Texas.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The pic follows crusty Sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix), who decides to take on the town’s mayor, Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal).—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
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Rodriguez walked passed the victims and two other people, then turned to face the victims' backs and fired several times at them, the affidavit said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The actress, 40, walked the red carpet for the premiere of her upcoming film Honey Don't!—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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His story reminds us that staying true to yourself, your beliefs and convictions required the courage to embrace risk, navigate resistance, and stay committed to a purpose that serves the greater good.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Reinke, a three-star recruit at wide receiver, is navigating that process while also trying to be the ace for the North Stars.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Best Amazon Comfortable Shoe and Clothing Deals When traveling on assignment, my first packing priority is always comfortable shoes that can keep up with my busy schedule and not leave me with tired, achy feet at the end of the day.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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In previous postseasons — many of which ended with disappointing early eliminations — the Dodgers would use one wide-body plane to shuttle players, coaches, executives, staff, broadcasters and other members of their bloated playoff traveling party from city to city.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2025
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Matt previously spent several years covering Palace matches for the South London Press and contributing to other publications as a freelance writer.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The Charlotte Observer Chase Jordan is a business reporter for The Charlotte Observer, and has nearly a decade of experience covering news in North Carolina.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 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 May. 2025.
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