dash across

Frequency: 7.29.8 per million words

a quick run from one side of an area to the other

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Examples (10)

  • He dashed across the road to avoid the oncoming car.
  • A squirrel dashed across the lawn before disappearing up a tree.
  • The paramedic dashed across the courtyard to reach the injured person.
  • Children were dashing across the field, laughing and shouting.
  • You'll have to dash across the city if you want to make your next appointment.
  • Quick, dash across the street while the traffic light is still green!
  • The breaking news ticker dashed across the bottom of the TV screen.
  • He often dashes across the campus to avoid being late for his lecture.
  • I've just dashed across town in the pouring rain to deliver this package.
  • Seeing the bus approach, she dashed across the square to the bus stop.