in passing

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Definition of in passingnext
as in en passant
by way of interjection or digression Alfred mentioned in passing that he used to be a flight instructor.

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Recent Examples of in passing The Beavers boast the nation’s leader in passing yards with sophomore Braden Atkinson (2,257) and leader in receiving yards with freshman Jesse Legree (932) — both scary stats for Bronco fans given the team’s struggles in defending the pass. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026 For example, ice hockey players Ryan Price and Eric Bennett from Reid’s novels were originally going to appear; the former ended up being mentioned in passing, and the latter was cut. — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026 Parliament’s lower house dominates the legislative process, but the Senate plays an important role in passing constitutional amendments and approving Constitutional Court judges. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 State police have only said details in passing, but there has been no official statement or news conference to shed light on what happened at the house. — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in passing

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“In passing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20passing. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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