passing by
Example Sentences
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Jacqui Short Boyce spotted the yearling lying on its back while passing by the field on Wednesday.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
“It took me passing by a few times before I realized what it was,” said Cordero.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026
While at times the show has caused me to choke up slightly, I find myself more so tearful that the magic of my kids’ childhoods is passing by.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026
At the metro station where the drill was taking place, product manager Shell Kuo said she was passing by but stayed to watch.
From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025
He flattened himself against the wall and watched the people passing by the entrance to the passage.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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