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passing thought



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It’s gotta be more than just a passing thought for Shohei, no?

From Seattle Times • Jul. 11, 2023

It shouldn’t be an option, a question, or even a passing thought.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2022

The bleeding was light — occasional spotting, really — and she barely gave it a passing thought.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2022

Fires in British Columbia during the summer are common, and Ms Barber gave it only a passing thought, assuming it would soon be under control.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2021

He had given it a passing thought, but then forgotten it.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman




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