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passing

[pas-ing] / ˈpæs ɪŋ /




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You were being true to yourself by passing on your own expertise and experiences.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

"I spent most of my savings," he tells the BBC after passing in December, on his third attempt.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

At least one infection occurred from a brief, passing interaction at the party.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The two goals gave Dorofeyev nine for the playoffs, passing Howden for the league lead.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Mien had told me a way to get to the hospital without passing the guardpost inside the door.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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