passing

Example Sentences

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Passing cars stopped, one after the next, and rolled down their windows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Passing sentence, Judge William Mousley KC told Brandt his actions had a "significant and enduring" impact on Dame Penny.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

Passing sentence, Recorder Nicholas Bacon KC noted the find of the brooch was initially treated as significant.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Passing the ball across the box to 19-year-old Diomande, whose superbly bent shot gave Koffi no chance.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

Passing through, they kept on along the Road for some miles.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien