passes by
Example Sentences
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"Whenever a plane passes by, we feel the same pain," he says.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
As the supernova's light travels toward Earth, it passes by two galaxies in the foreground.
From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026
Watching over it all are computers that analyze material as it passes by at about 7 miles an hour.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026
An American flag passes by Marines standing guard during a rally against ongoing ICE raidsat the Federal Building on Friday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2025
As she passes by, she warns us, “Be sure you clean underneath there. Don’t leave food on the floor for the janitors. It’s not their job to clean up after clubs.”
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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