passages
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As Aithra, Jana McIntyre’s bright soprano was insecure in the coloratura passages and grew harsh as the evening progressed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
These two passages, which lock access to the Gulf and to the Red Sea, are among the dozen or so straits considered vital to international trade.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
This well-known section lists the Greek forces preparing for the Trojan War and is considered one of the best-known passages in Western literature.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
“So-called dark crossings outnumbered observable passages for the previous three days,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
They went through the opening behind the bushes, and back, down the stairs and passages, into the cave.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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