But anyone simply crossing a border between states can often find stark differences.

When it gets too hot for him in one place, he can simply cross a border and begin again.

"Most of them simply crossed the wrong person," Adams said.

Whether the man had climbed into a vehicle or simply crossed to the other side could never be known.

Or had Caroline simply crossed the line between lawyer and someone else.

We simply crossed our fingers and hoped she never truly got in over her head.

Once she had shown herself, why not simply cross and be done with it?

Often, however, the music simply crossed from one side to the other.

For her, simply crossing the street is a fearful, daily challenge.

"I simply crossed, and saw you coming from the other island."