is passing
- present progressive of pass (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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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
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