in passing
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It is already clear Santos is happy sitting deep, taking the ball off defenders, spotting gaps in passing lanes and pressurising opponents.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Lawmakers should be applauded for their bipartisan efforts in passing this bill.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
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
“I think retailers are little bit more relaxed now, and a little bit more confident. That has meant that they’ve been a bit more comfortable in passing through price increases.”
From MarketWatch ● May 12, 2026
You apologize, in passing, for not writing about the war.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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