passing

Example Sentences

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And, of course, there was also the passing of Mother Love Bone singer Andrew Wood, who had been Chris Cornell’s roommate and dear friend.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

“We are heartbroken over the passing of Stacey King, a true Oklahoma legend,” current Sooners coach Porter Moser said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

"I wanted to keep contributing, even in my darkest hour," Scolyer said in an open letter announcing his passing.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

You wouldn’t be the first to note its passing resemblance to a Bentley.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

A guard was passing by; I begged him in German to show us the toilets.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom