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in passing Meaning
Wordnet
in passing (r)
incidentally; in the course of doing something else
in passing Sentence Examples
- I caught a glimpse of a familiar face in passing as I hurried through the crowded street.
- The professor mentioned the upcoming exam in passing, leaving students with a sense of unease.
- She accidentally overheard a juicy piece of gossip in passing, but kept it to herself.
- The old man sat on a bench in the park, observing people in passing and contemplating life.
- In passing, I noticed that the painting on the wall depicted a serene landscape.
- The doctor gave me a brief rundown of my medical condition in passing, but I still had lingering questions.
- The politician's speech included a passing reference to the importance of environmental conservation.
- As I walked past the bookstore, I saw a book on Egyptian history in passing and decided to check it out.
- The couple held hands in passing, a subtle expression of their love and affection.
- The neighbor greeted me in passing with a warm smile, making me feel welcome in the community.
FAQs About the word in passing
incidentally; in the course of doing something else
incidentally, by the bye,en passant, excursively, interjectionally,apropos, by the way, tangentially, parenthetically,by the by
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I caught a glimpse of a familiar face in passing as I hurried through the crowded street.
The professor mentioned the upcoming exam in passing, leaving students with a sense of unease.
She accidentally overheard a juicy piece of gossip in passing, but kept it to herself.
The old man sat on a bench in the park, observing people in passing and contemplating life.
