pass
verb (used with object)
to move past; go by.
is passing
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present progressiveof pass (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“The last thing in the world positive for the growth of sports is passing on that surcharge.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
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
"At this very moment, our oil tanker is passing through the Strait of Hormuz," Foreign Minister Cho Hyun told lawmakers at the National Assembly in Seoul.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
Jodie Cantle says she feels as though life is passing her by.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026
She passes me my makeshift tuxedo, and before I know it, Ren is passing me the bass with one hand, and pushing me onstage with the other.
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
