passing over
Example Sentences
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Con Edison said it reviewed video footage showing a multi-axle truck passing over the intersection that appeared to move the cover.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The supervisors appointed Curtis in a 3-2 vote, passing over Joanna Francescut, who had worked in the elections office since 2008 and was Darling Allen’s number two.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
The record snowfall was "caused by deep and extensive cyclones with sharp atmospheric fronts passing over the Moscow region", the observatory said.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
The unusual cold in Lapland comes as a storm passing over northern Europe has brought wintry conditions and travel disruption to the UK, France and Germany.
From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026
I wanted to keep aholt of all the feelings that kept passing over me in waves.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
