Example Sentences
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The arm positions for Mr. Louis and Ms. Chapa passingly resemble archers’ bows or crescent moons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025
We are all at least passingly aware of the many of cases of groundwater contamination that impact water bodies of all kinds, with substantial human, ecological and economic costs.
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2023
But the article only passingly acknowledged the social and personal value of study in the humanities — and that, over time, the marginal difference in pay tends to even out.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 13, 2022
Many of us are passingly familiar with circadian rhythms as a way to refer to our sleep cycle.
From New York Times ● Jul. 6, 2022
It appears that investors only have passingly paid attention to my letters, and many have been clinging to various rumors and hearsay in place of analysis or original thought.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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