was passing
- past progressive of pass.
Example Sentences
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Another, a South Korean vessel, was passing through it, according to a Reuters report.
From MarketWatch ● May 20, 2026
"It happened very quickly, the vets were immediately with him but he was passing very quickly," Given said.
From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026
“It looked like I was passing 40s around to guys on the team,” Pasquantino said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
It needed supporters who cheered for their team through thick and thin, not curious, casual fans who came out to see whatever big-name player was passing through town but never came back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 24, 2026
Just as he was passing me I heard him stop.
From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls
