passing

Example Sentences

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A camera trap in Tasmania originally set to photograph quolls captured a possum mother and joey passing nightly to forage.

From BBC

Rather than passing a law, the government opted for a national agreement with schools, parents and teachers, arguing this would secure buy‑in and bring in the rules quickly without a lengthy legislative battle.

From BBC

Arguably, nowhere has felt it more than Asia: nearly 90% of the oil and gas passing through the strait is bound for Asian countries.

From BBC

Her two solo albums are only mentioned in passing.

From Salon

Jodie Cantle says she feels as though life is passing her by.

From BBC