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In 2022, Queen's compilation LP made history as the first album to pass seven million UK chart units.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Roth balances also can pass to heirs undepleted by age-related mandatory withdrawals that apply to traditional accounts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
It’s not clear, however, that there’s enough support in the Senate for the measure to pass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
I was raised near the shore of Chicago’s slice of Lake Michigan, a body of water wide and blue enough to pass for the sea.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
We’re about two miles away from my school when we pass Millwood Manor.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
For the Trump VIPs, being seen by both the packed rows of reporters with coveted courtroom passes and Trump himself was a key part of the ritual.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
Its great colonial naval base in Asia would be in Singapore, allowing control of Malacca, through which the largest share of global maritime traffic from China now passes.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
If the bill passes, the state’s Department of Justice would publish a roster of compliant printers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
Manchester City's Rodri, in particular, has been immense, making more passes than anyone else and making the joint second-most tackles.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
“I’m sorry. I thought about inviting you, but it’s all women and…” A tense silence passes between the two siblings.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
After a rather rough month for semiconductor stocks, the bounce seen the past few days may have some wondering if the storm has passed.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Voters ultimately passed Proposition 103, which promised insurance rate roll-backs and created the elected state insurance commissioner role.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
In 2016, Austria's parliament passed a law allowing the government to seize the house from Mrs Pommer.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
This translates into significant regulatory costs, most of which are passed on to those invested in super funds in the form of high fees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
With a flourish of her handkerchief and a forceful clearing of her nose, Tante Jans let us know that the moment for sentiment had passed.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Osbourne spoke to the BBC exactly a year on from her husband's passing, which led to an outpouring of public grief, and celebration of his contribution to music.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Reilly’s passing will not change the structure or current operations of the Clint Reilly Organization, Heist said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
“I am absolutely gutted about the passing of sweet Kaylee Hottle,” Oscar winner Marlee Matlin wrote on Instagram.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
"I managed to find a wooden plank, which I clung to for two days and one night," Begum said, noting she eventually caught the attention of a passing rescue ship.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
She pauses to nod hello to some visitors passing through the lobby to reception.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
