in passing
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And after both dropped behind the Ferraris at the start, Antonelli's race-craft was much more decisive in passing them.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee laid the groundwork last week in passing a five-year reauthorization of transportation programs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
One of them mentioned, almost in passing, that his father, a retired dentist, had recently received an unsolicited mailing inviting him to invest in a private-credit fund.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026
Her two solo albums are only mentioned in passing.
From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026
The older men clapped him on the arm in passing.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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