passing by
Example Sentences
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The only pedestrians passing by one vacant dirt lot near 6th Street were a couple of teens on BMX bikes wearing smoke-blocking face masks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
The protest in Lima began in San Martin Square and proceeded through the historic center of the city, passing by the front of Congress.
From Barron's ● May 31, 2026
"Nobody wants to see violence in this area. I hope everyone in the shops and everyone passing by is okay."
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026
“You’re passing by hundreds, thousands of people, and they’re all cheering you on,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 29, 2026
“Noah, Elle, and I will be at a table in the cafeteria. It’s fairly informal. We’ll be asking students and teachers passing by if they’d like to sign.”
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
