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is passing

  • present progressive of pass (3rd person singular).

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The analysts noted that neocloud companies are buying up any hardware that Big Tech is passing up, keeping demand strong.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

Jodie Cantle says she feels as though life is passing her by.

From BBC Mar. 24, 2026

Concrete Pumping Holdings, which offers concrete pumping services and waste management, is passing higher fuel prices on to customers through surcharges.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 13, 2026

Textron’s tech can also trick mine sensors into thinking a large boat is passing, triggering a relatively safe detonation.

From Barron's Mar. 11, 2026

I could stand here and think about it, but time is passing.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood