across from

phrase

: on the opposite side from (someone or something)
She sat (directly) across from me at the table.
The restaurant is (just) across from the high school.

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The suspect fled on foot and concealed himself within an outbuilding, at a residence across from the Lincoln Police Department, according to the social media post. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The city is also considering entertainment zones near Golden 1 Center, the plaza park across from City Hall, and the intersection of 24th and K streets. — James Taylor, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 Sobering evidence of war Located on the Delaware River directly across from Philadelphia International Airport, the Red Bank Battlefield today offers a mix of history, recreation and nature. — Jennifer Janofsky, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026 Mexicali, a city directly across from Calexico, California, was the subject of a new security alert after officials received information about a potential threat. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for across from

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“Across from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/across%20from. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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