passing over
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On Earth, wind passing over a body of water can create rolling waves and swirling vortices.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
The supervisors appointed Curtis in a 3-2 vote, passing over Joanna Francescut, who had worked in the elections office since 2008 and was Darling Allen’s number two.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026
At least six aircraft passing over Riyadh scattered after an attack on the Saudi Arabian capital, tracking data from Flightradar24 shows.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
The record snowfall was "caused by deep and extensive cyclones with sharp atmospheric fronts passing over the Moscow region", the observatory said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
He felt it for a moment, his fingers passing over the wings and the breast.
From "The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa" by Alexander Mccall Smith
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