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in passing

Idioms  

  1. Incidentally, by the way, as in “It may be remarked in passing” (Charlotte Brontë, Shirley, 1849). [Mid-1800s]

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Her two solo albums are only mentioned in passing.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

Kotora also said Babis would be interested in "passing the assets on to his children".

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

The donations kept pouring in, passing $2.5 million.

From Slate • Feb. 19, 2026

As he continued his performance, the TV cameras caught Tutberidze in passing - standing at rinkside, arms folded.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

Jefferson mentioned in passing “the political heresies” of Davila, which everyone knew to be written by Adams.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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