passing

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Higher fuel prices due to the war in Iran have pushed up trucking companies’ expenses, but operators are largely passing along those costs to their customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"It's weird to see so many police," Henry Rickets, a Canadian tourist passing through the area, told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

And, of course, there was also the passing of Mother Love Bone singer Andrew Wood, who had been Chris Cornell’s roommate and dear friend.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

"I wanted to keep contributing, even in my darkest hour," Scolyer said in an open letter announcing his passing.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

As I was passing the Community Church, the calm shade of the graveyard was mighty inviting.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney