passage

Example Sentences

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This marker provides a more reliable way to measure the passage of time preserved in the geological record and allowed scientists to pinpoint when different plankton species first appeared in the fossil record.

From Science Daily

Authorities in Malta and Italy have been monitoring the passage of the wreck, amid pollution fears.

From Barron's

There are also concerns that Iran has placed mines in the passage as part of its attempts to hinder shipping.

From BBC

This conflict is playing out on the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial artery for the passage of oil and gas supplies to global markets dependent on energy from the Gulf.

From Barron's

The end is nigh for hereditary peers, whose inherited right to sit in the House of Lords is set to be stripped from them after the passage of a new law this week.

From BBC