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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Today, the numbers are far worse, with the planetary boundary being crossed on the majority of land surfaces—but most prominently in Europe, Asia and North America, where land conversion for agriculture has taken its toll.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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Wolves came to Isle Royale about six decades ago by crossing a frozen Lake Superior in winter.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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If not, grab a booth at MacLaren's and settle in as architect Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) traverses the streets, bars, and rooftop Halloween parties of New York in search of his one true love.—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The fact that concrete is a much larger piece means the crack can traverse the entire pad.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Aug. 2025
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Using data from three ongoing research programs, researchers followed over 200,000 health professionals for up to 36 years, regularly collecting detailed information about their diets and lifestyles.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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Career growth inside companies still follows a narrow script—progress often defined by vertical movement alone.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In a sweet video promo posted on both Instagram accounts, Danny is seen walking with Elena and personally inviting her to go on tour with him during the months of September and October.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
16 Aug. 2025
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Anybody walking the convention floor will immediately be dispelled of the notion that events like GalaxyCon are only for teenaged boys and middle-aged men nostalgic for their own youth.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Retirement account laws can be notoriously difficult to navigate at the best of times, but for the millions of former U.S. persons living abroad, understanding the tax implications of U.S. retirement accounts is critical.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Long trusted by parents to safeguard children and trained to navigate sensitive topics, pediatricians are quietly initiating some of the hardest conversations of their careers: If you’re detained, who will care for your child?—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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In 1971, President Richard Nixon met with the Emperor of Japan on the tarmac in Anchorage as Hirohito traveled to Europe for meetings.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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On the last day of the season, Athletic Club will travel to the Santiago Bernabéu to take on Real Madrid.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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But most of the network’s funds cover everyday production costs, including salaries for a small newsroom and production for hyperlocal stories: updates on waste-management contracts, interviews with local musicians, searches for lost animals.—
Oliver Whang,
New Yorker,
7 Aug. 2025
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Funding: Backed by a $44 million Series B, Pano’s tech covers 12 GW of utility lines across the U.S. West and is proving essential for utilities and fire agencies looking to act faster and minimize damage as wildfire seasons grow longer and more intense.—
Marianne Lehnis,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Proceed (along).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceed%20%28along%29. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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