passing

Example Sentences

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Well, there’s an energy price spike domestically and a severe one for countries more reliant on oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

The need for both front and rear wings to open to increase the amount of energy harvesting possible meant a replacement was needed for the DRS overtaking aid, which had made passing easier since 2011.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Traffic through the strait is down 95%, says S&P Global Market Intelligence, with fewer than five ships passing daily in March.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

After nearly a year of absorbing higher import costs, businesses are now passing those costs on to consumers, squeezing household budgets further.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

I circled the house, passing the Neelys’ dog, a great black-and-white sheepdog without a name.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff