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passing over

noun as in exception

preposition as in but

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As a result, a satellite passing over a higher-mass region would speed up very slightly, and slow down over a lower-mass one.

“The imagery has been progressively captured by satellites passing over various areas,” he said.

Be silent, you that dwell in the island: the merchants of Sidon passing over the sea, have filled thee.

Gilbert glanced up from the tea-cup he held in his hand, a comical smile passing over his face, though he said nothing.

"It might have been better for me in the long run," said he, quietly, passing over the inconsistencies of her speech.

But I was determined not to fear and I could feel the silken coolness passing over my hot hand.

The bending action on the bottom boom in passing over the rollers is also severe.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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