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in pass·ing
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in passing, en passantadverb
incidentally; in the course of doing something else
"he made this remark in passing"
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in passing
"In passing" is a phrase used to describe mentioning or discussing something briefly or casually while talking about something else. It refers to a statement, comment, or information that is not the main focus of the conversation or topic. It's something which is said indirectly or as a side comment.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of in passing in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of in passing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of in passing in a Sentence
I can’t do anything except plead with the Congress to act reasonably, i have done the full extent of my executive authority – to do on my own, anything about guns … The Congress has to act. The majority of the American people think having assault weapons is bizarre, it’s a crazy idea. They’re against that. And so I think the Congress could be passing an assault weapon ban.
I call on this Congress to show the world that we are united in this mission by passing a resolution to authorize the use of force against ISIL.
Wisdom is perishable. Unlike information or knowledge, it cannot be stored in a computer or recorded in a book. It expires with each passing generation.
I feel they can't create jobs and hence they are passing such a disturbing law.
To include me in a lawsuit for which I had no involvement in crafting, vetting or passing is an example of targeting a law enforcement leader for the sake of sensationalization, there are 15 Sheriff's and 50-100 police chiefs in Republican Arizona. The ACLU listed my name only as a tactic to harass and target me.
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