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passing

noun as in death

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Now, as parents and grandparents, they are passing along a skepticism toward higher education and its hefty price tag, part of the broader unraveling of America’s “college for all” ideology.

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The approach remains rare, but has been particularly popular among entrepreneurs passing the baton.

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Her passing hit me hard, and I needed time to grieve.

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With more investors looking to build up long-term assets, the retail investing boom is shaping up to be more than a passing trend, Motori said.

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“I love racing cars because of the thrill of it, passing cars, getting passed, going 130 mph in the straightaway,” he said.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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