passing over
Example Sentences
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Each time Khmelnytsky sees a drone passing over Chornobyl via monitoring channels, another disaster scenario flashes through his mind.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
When the spacecraft arrive at Mars, they will initially travel along the same orbital path, passing over identical regions at slightly different times.
From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 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
And they really didn’t like it when Rose jumped the line, passing over more established players to become the starting second baseman for the Cincinnati Reds in 1963.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2024
As Alex watched his dog chase the stick again, a fleeting thought briefly darkened his mood, like a cloud passing over the sun.
From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers
