passing through
Example Sentences
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It was the summer of 1949 when a 22-year-old, newly hired Milwaukee photojournalist was assigned to take portraits of an unknown 23-year-old actor passing through town on a publicity tour.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
A group of schoolchildren were passing through the area at a time and a school teacher was seen standing in front of them to protect them, according to local media.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Iran has so far agreed to waive fees on ships passing through the strategic waterway for the duration of the talks.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
A South Korean oil tanker was passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the country's top diplomat said, marking the first transit by one of its vessels through the waterway since the Iran war began.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
The eye naturally read the restaurant signs, creating the feeling of travel, passing through the world of food.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
