passage

Example Sentences

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For a people nicknamed after a flightless bird, taking off overseas has somewhat ironically become a rite of passage for many New Zealanders.

From BBC

Brent crude oil has surged after an effective halt to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, following Iranian threats to attack vessels attempting passage, the Commerzbank analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal

A man appeared in the passage to the dining room—Mr. Archer, presumably—followed by a boy and a girl.

From Literature

The farther down the passage I got, the less it smelled like must and the more it smelled like something else.

From Literature

The Iran conflict is causing chaos for international travelers who planned Middle East stops and for international shippers who rely on the region’s waterways for the passage of cargo, oil, and energy products.

From Barron's