passing through
Example Sentences
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"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
The strait is the most critical energy transit chokepoint in the world, with about 20% of the global oil flows passing through the narrow waterway that borders Iran.
From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026
A group of schoolchildren were passing through the area at a time and a school teacher was seen standing in front of them to protect them, according to local media.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
The area felt fun and funky, but I was only passing through, determined to get to my next destination.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Well-dressed people in flowing dashikis and wax-print dresses were passing through with no trouble...She resisted the urge to look down at her own clothes.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
