across from

idiom

: 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 Prospect–Lefferts Gardens co-op, as shown in listing photos, has wood floors, paneling, a massive living room, and a location across from Prospect Park. Kim Velsey, Curbed, 29 Oct. 2024 Watt has only 7 snaps across from left tackles in the previous three seasons. Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 The 43-foot statue depicting Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump nude was on display, held up by a crane, on private property across from Madison's Demetral Park. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024 On the other hand, the whole complex is across from Eastside Italian Deli, longtime favorite of Dodger fans. Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024 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 22 Nov. 2024.

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