passing over
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As the sprayer drives through a field, it intermittently sprays the weeds while passing over the crops.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
The supervisors appointed Curtis in a 3-2 vote, passing over Joanna Francescut, who had worked in the elections office since 2008 and was Darling Allen’s number two.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 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
The unusual cold in Lapland comes as a storm passing over northern Europe has brought wintry conditions and travel disruption to the UK, France and Germany.
From BBC ● Jan. 11, 2026
The waves had almost stopped passing over Francie when she discovered to her fright that something was wrong with her.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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