passage
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In the first half of the 2026 fiscal year, which runs October to September, the Panamanian waterway recorded passage of 6,288 ships, a year-on-year increase of 3.7 percent, according to official figures.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Lindblad's so new to the sport that he hasn't even taken part in what's become a rite of passage for F1 drivers – introducing himself to the Drive to Survive cameras.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
So while the bill’s passage through the House was a significant feat, it’s unlikely to go anywhere.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
Whatever the subject, all serve the same purpose: They measure—and add joyful rhythm to—the passage of time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
I needed only forty more dollars to pay for my family’s passage, minus what Mr. Stieglitz had just given me, but even that felt impossible.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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