as in crosses
to make one's way through, across, or over
the hikers proceeded along the ridge for several hundred feet
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The gastrocnemius, in particular, crosses the back of your knee joint.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
8 June 2026 -
The tour begins at Dos Lokos in Westport, crosses the state line to Cortadito Cuban Cafe in Kansas City, Kansas, weaves to Tacos Valentina in the Crossroads, Union Station and back to party at the Mexican sports bar.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Here, the Road Runner Express coaster traverses 679 feet of track through desert trails.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Maps show the 900 block is five lanes wide and traverses a heavily commercial strip in north Washington, including multiple motels, stores and restaurants.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Evoking the scale and precision of the most celebrated Russian novelists, Daniyal Mueenuddin’s debut is a modern history of Pakistan told in four distinct parts, each of which follows a different main character with specific ambitions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The film follows three souls across Edo-period Japan, 1865 New South Wales and 2027 Australia, where each lifetime carries the emotional imprint of the last.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Now on sale for $60, the Levi’s Baggy Cinch Jeans are a slightly more casual wide-leg option that are still perfect for your summer travels with their breathable fit despite their non-stretch, 100 percent cotton construction.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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Traditional chemotherapy travels throughout the body and affects both cancerous and healthy cells.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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This tour walks the trail blazed by Cathy Aguado, who discovered the monarchs’ overwintering site in 1975.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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The Wilson Center for Nature Discovery and nature walks and trails near the visitor center are open.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
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As the Charlotte Hornets’ 2024 first-round pick navigates the summer months leading into his third year, there are several tasks on Salaün’s offseason list that must be checkmarked.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Sasha navigates an anxiety disorder after dealing with a stalker.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Membership covers access to One Medical’s 24/7 on-demand virtual care services, including video chats with licensed providers within minutes, and in-person primary care visits.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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It’s largely escaped detection outside the 617 area code, but NESN has stealthily developed arguably the most homegrown MLB crew on TV, so much so that just about everyone who covers the Sox was brought up within a 150-mile radius of Fenway Park.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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“Proceeds (along).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proceeds%20%28along%29. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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