- present participle of pass.
passing
Example Sentences
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It is already clear Santos is happy sitting deep, taking the ball off defenders, spotting gaps in passing lanes and pressurising opponents.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Even if we do stay healthy, we can’t stop the decades from passing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
So on paper, passing up the coin flip means missing out on a lot of value.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
He spent all 13 of his NFL seasons with the team, making four Pro Bowls and passing for a team record 248 touchdowns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
When we were passing by the brook I said, “Daddy?”
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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