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 following year, a third South Florida Shake Shack opened across from Florida Atlantic University on Glades Road in Boca Raton.
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Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
The rear of the main floor opens into the lobby and is directly across from a Nobu restaurant, where Ohashi will host a dinner and unveiling of the store to an intimate group on Wednesday night.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
The two crime bosses sit across from each other, but Conrad does all the talking.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 26 May 2025
Try Audible for free Amelia Earhart was sitting across from George Palmer Putnam.
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Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2025
The rear of the main floor opens into the lobby and is directly across from a Nobu restaurant, where Ohashi will host a dinner and unveiling of the store to an intimate group on Wednesday night.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 27 May 2025
The two crime bosses sit across from each other, but Conrad does all the talking.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 26 May 2025
Try Audible for free Amelia Earhart was sitting across from George Palmer Putnam.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 25 May 2025
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“Across from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/across%20from. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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