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  • present participle of pass.
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passing

[pas-ing] / ˈpæs ɪŋ /




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Tielemans has comfort on the ball, plus his passing and vision.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

Connor Wray, the CFO, was passing through Chicago in a shirt that resembled the brand’s colorful wrappers when he was stopped by a TSA agent.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

A 60-yard passing touchdown immediately ensued on the next possession.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

The Panama Canal on Friday began reducing the number of ships passing through due to a drought caused by the El Nino weather phenomenon.

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

James and I followed Anna May, passing case after case of merchandise until we were near the rear of the first floor.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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