passing

Example Sentences

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"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

This week, Rachel Ensign looks at how the Graybills and others are passing down their wealth in real time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Paying tribute, entertainment writer Jay Bobbin said he was "heartbroken to learn about the passing of superb character actor".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Although Dr. Eloesser never shifts specialties, he soon joins the international cohort of Joey’s supporters, which seems to grow with each passing month.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly