passing through
Example Sentences
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The strait is the most critical energy transit chokepoint in the world, with about 20% of the global oil flows passing through the narrow waterway that borders Iran.
From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026
It was the summer of 1949 when a 22-year-old, newly hired Milwaukee photojournalist was assigned to take portraits of an unknown 23-year-old actor passing through town on a publicity tour.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
A group of schoolchildren were passing through the area at a time and a school teacher was seen standing in front of them to protect them, according to local media.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Iran has so far agreed to waive fees on ships passing through the strategic waterway for the duration of the talks.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
She picked up the bundle of typescript in an idle moment while passing through this office on her way to luncheon, asked to take it home to read, and finished it that afternoon.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
