passing

Example Sentences

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To those on the periphery of his world the announcement of his passing was an almighty shock.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

St. John Bosco is hosting an eight-team seven-on-seven passing tournament on Saturday starting at 9:30 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

George W. Bush, then the managing general partner of the Rangers, said the exit of the team’s ace was “the passing of an era.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Still, Palmer struck a confident tone: “Washington is now materially closer to passing legislation that could reshape the trajectory of the American digital asset ecosystem for years to come.”

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Although Clare had not asked for a name—he made a habit of never getting too well acquainted with passing spirits—this, for once, came as a help.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman