passing
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Comparing their behavior allows scientists to investigate how the surrounding material drains energy from particles passing through it.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
Dame Harriet Walter, who first met Sir Patrick in his theatre days more than 40 years ago, said his passing was like a "huge giant tree has fallen in the forest".
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Investors will be looking to see whether Binance absorbs losses without passing onto customers, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
AFP was granted rare access for a two-day tour, passing expansive glass-fronted enclosures housing some of the 200 lions, 200 cheetahs and 150 tigers.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
Emma and Lisa-Marie Anne stay for dinner—Aunt Melissa ordered take-out instead of cooking for once—and the five of us exchange sneaky looks while passing cartons of kung pao chicken, moo shu pork, and broccoli beef.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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