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Princeton's WordNet

  1. in passing, en passantadverb

    incidentally; in the course of doing something else

    "he made this remark in passing"

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  1. 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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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of in passing in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of in passing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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  1. Kimberly Council:

    And her grades have gone up to passing. teachers say they see a bigimprovement in the grades because of the fact that they can continue on theChromebooks on the bus. It gives them something to do while they take the long ride. It keeps them motivated.

  2. Chuck Schumer:

    Our proposal for a talking filibuster on these pieces of legislation would be the first step towards passing voting rights, restoring this body and breaking the gridlock that we now face on this vital issue.

  3. Jim Gregory:

    We are deeply saddened by the passing of Pat Quinn, pat is one of hockey's most respected individuals whose lifetime involvement as a player, coach and executive has made an indelible mark on the game.

  4. Ould Cheikh Ahmed:

    The country's infrastructure is destroyed; families dispersed, and its social fabric torn apart. This is a critical and most difficult phase. With every passing day, more and more Yemeni lives are lost.

  5. Jacqueline Fitts:

    We have been asking administration for a year now to make the property safer, to cover the parking lot with security because there is a lot of people passing in and out of the area, our nurses and other staff go outside for breaks.

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