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Which one of the sentences below is right:

1-people crossed into the U.S.
2-People crossed over into the U.S.
3-People crossed the border into the U.S.
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Majid,

1-people crossed into the U.S.
2-People crossed over into the U.S.
3-People crossed the border into the U.S.

People crossed the border into the U.S. is the best choice. It conveys the clearest image of what is happening.
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