as in crossing
to make one's way through, across, or over
the hikers proceeded along the ridge for several hundred feet
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The vote was 198-218, with 19 Republicans crossing the aisle to vote against it and seven Democrats voting for it.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
17 June 2026 -
Catalina is the closest offshore island vacation west of the Mississippi, reachable in about 70 minutes from Long Beach, San Pedro or Dana Point on the smooth, fast-crossing ferries of Catalina Express.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
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Even more lore is on the way when House of the Dragon returns for season 3 on June 21 following season 2's bloody end.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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The threat to Starmer's premiership has been building for months following bruising defeats for his party in May local and regional elections.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Thursday saw the highest number of vessels traversing the strait since April, according to marine intelligence firm AXSMarine.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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The West Coast From Christchurch, the TranzAlpine train climbs westward, up and over the Southern Alps, traversing large viaducts which span roiling rivers.—
Steve Madgwick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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Some were seen walking away after escaping the aircraft.—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Despite living and walking the streets of Philadelphia 250 years ago, the research conducted by America's Founding Fathers continues to play a pivotal role in helping scientists understand how the Earth's climate is changing.—
Brandon Goldner,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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A lot of fathers, especially older ones, haven’t had much practice navigating these types of deep conversations.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
18 June 2026
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Resources are available for families navigating new diagnoses, like the Fosters.—
Anna Spoerre,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Prosecutors say Wilburn was traveling about 100 mph on Cherry Valley Boulevard with lights and sirens activated, responding to a report of a shooting.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Drivers are reminded to exercise patience, remain attentive and use caution while traveling through the area.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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“Proceeding (along).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceeding%20%28along%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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