passing

Example Sentences

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Higher fuel prices due to the war in Iran have pushed up trucking companies’ expenses, but operators are largely passing along those costs to their customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"It's weird to see so many police," Henry Rickets, a Canadian tourist passing through the area, told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Paying tribute, entertainment writer Jay Bobbin said he was "heartbroken to learn about the passing of superb character actor".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Outwardly, she shows no signs of being devastated by her dad’s imminent passing, happily playing with him, almost in denial of his fate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Things might be discussed not meant for the ears of some random passing spirit.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman