in passing
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They admired one another from afar, brushed shoulders only in passing, and, in some ways, represented opposing ways of challenging the limits placed on women in indie rock.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
While they mention — almost in passing — that it’s the “same courthouse where Paxton would later be indicted for investment fraud,” the focus is on the pen.
From Salon ● Aug. 31, 2026
"Even in passing, Edward's kindness and compassion have given others the precious gift of life, creating a legacy that will endure for generations," his family said.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
He didn’t mention Greenland, praised high-spending members for stepping up and spoke of Iran only in passing, the people present said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
I spent nearly an hour upstairs making meatballs, but I only spoke to “him” in passing.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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