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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
The passing of Muhammad Ali has made us all feel a little more alone in the world, something solid, something big beautiful and life-affirming has left this world.
International Atomic Energy Agency:
The Secretariat of the International Atomic Energy Agency regrets to inform with deepest sadness of the passing away of Director General Yukiya Amano.
USA Swimming is saddened to hear of Jamie Cail’s passing, jamie was a proud member of our National Teams in the late 1990s and was a cherished teammate. We extend our condolences to Jamie’s friends and family.
With each passing day I am blessed to see, it becomes more increasingly absurd that one needs a license to carry a concealed firearm.
I gave up on new poetry myself thirty years ago, when most of it began to read like coded messages passing between lonely aliens on a hostile world.
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