passing over
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
During February and March 2024, they recorded three separate transits and clearly identified signals produced by the planet passing over these dark regions on the star.
From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2025
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
On my first pass over Tranquility Base since their departure, I told them: “Eagle, Columbia passing over the landing site. It sure is great to look down there and not see you!”
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
