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
When the spacecraft arrive at Mars, they will initially travel along the same orbital path, passing over identical regions at slightly different times.
From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 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
Sugar sacks and women's clothes were littered in the mud, with vehicles passing over them.
From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025
That meant that within a day of the storm’s eye passing over the region, officials were making plans for the building of a makeshift outdoor prison.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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