pass in

Example Sentences

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The war has led to an effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20 percent of global oil exports pass in peacetime.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The speech gave an outline of 37 bills ministers want to pass in the next parliamentary session, including eight previously introduced to Parliament.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Ships still pass in the night, but not like they used to, and chances are they may never again pass each other with the same ease and regularity as they did before.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Their resolution is called “Standing with Survivors and Recognizing Farmworkers” and it is almost certain to pass in some form.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

The halls were lined with Underlanders who watched them pass in silence and then broke into whispers.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins