passage
Example Sentences
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He denied that India had offered anything to Iran in return for the passage of the two Indian tankers.
From BBC
However, he did say he was ready to speak to countries "who want to talk to us about the safe passage of their vessels".
From Barron's
This marker provides a more reliable way to measure the passage of time preserved in the geological record and allowed scientists to pinpoint when different plankton species first appeared in the fossil record.
From Science Daily
Authorities in Malta and Italy have been monitoring the passage of the wreck, amid pollution fears.
From Barron's
There are also concerns that Iran has placed mines in the passage as part of its attempts to hinder shipping.
From BBC
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