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Meanwhile, the French Polynesian government said the woman had transited through without notifying "territorial and national authorities".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Oil prices rose initially but then fell back after news that a Pakistani tanker had transited the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

Nguyen’s parents had transited there before she was born.

From New York Times • Dec. 13, 2023

Separately, Taipei announced Friday that an Australian warship had transited the Taiwan Strait.

From Washington Times • Nov. 24, 2023

At the time of the appearance of the great comet of 1843, it was doubtful whether the comet had transited the sun’s disc.

From Astronomical Curiosities Facts and Fallacies by Gore, J. Ellard