passed

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It was later stolen and passed through several private owners before ultimately being acquired by the National Central Library of Rome.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

A passed ball broke a 3-3 tie in the sixth inning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Mr Farage had already passed proof of funds and the relevant checks before receiving the gift.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

AFP contacted the Guinness World Records to find out if Lazare had held the record before he passed away on Thursday, but did not receive an immediate response.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

But as the months passed and Big Ben and the Observatory continued in perfect agreement, he went less regularly, and finally not at all.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom