transit

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Since Kepler-51d is too distant to image directly, researchers rely on a method called transit observation.

From Science Daily

He told us to carpool, to take public transit.

From Los Angeles Times

Closing the strait has blocked the transit of third of the world’s fertilizer supplies, precisely at a time when farmers from Brazil to India must plan how much to plant later in the year.

From Barron's

Tracking site MarineTraffic said the Karachi transited the strait with its automatic transponder system activated -- where most vessels keep it turned off to avoid being targeted.

From Barron's

Its data show that a total of 15 vessels transited through the strait over the past three days, including five tankers.

From MarketWatch