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as in route
an established course for traveling from one place to another
the long passage down the Atlantic seaboard, around Cape Horn, and up the Pacific Coast to California
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as in trip
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
an arduous passage across the country
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as in excerpt
a part taken from a longer work
the news report quoted a passage from the novel
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as in process
forward movement in time or place
a swift passage from mere liking to actual love
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as in death
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
weary of this world, he looked forward to the next and sought passage with poison
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Recent Examples of passage
There are passages about headaches, hosiery, walnuts, stomachaches, laundry.
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Molly Young, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
In an interview with NPR, Carter was asked about the passage.
—Marty Steinberg, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2024
The passage of time makes the job only harder: Joseph's parents are both dead, and having evaded capture for nearly seven decades, there's a good chance the perpetrator is dead, too.
—Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
In 2013, Pearson’s state exams featured crass, commercial product placements as well as reading passages lifted from Pearson textbooks.
—Kemala Karmen, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Molly Young, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
In an interview with NPR, Carter was asked about the passage.
—Marty Steinberg, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2024
The passage of time makes the job only harder: Joseph's parents are both dead, and having evaded capture for nearly seven decades, there's a good chance the perpetrator is dead, too.
—Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
In 2013, Pearson’s state exams featured crass, commercial product placements as well as reading passages lifted from Pearson textbooks.
—Kemala Karmen, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Since Week 8, Stafford has targeted Nacua on nearly 40 percent of his routes, the most of any receiver in that span, according to Next Gen Stats.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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These tests are about human beings, fighting for their homes, watering their roofs, talking to each other, planning escape routes, sharing food and water, rallying to urgency.Jim Newton, The Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Rams worked quickly to arrange for families to accompany players on the trip.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Following that Salford game, City return to Premier League action on Tuesday with a trip to Brentford.Luke Bosher, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Officials requested that the vessel return to Keelung Harbor for an investigation, but rough seas prevented boarding, and the ship continued its voyage toward South Korea.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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The outbreak followed separate norovirus outbreaks on Princess Cruises’ Ruby Princess in a voyage that ended Dec. 18 and a cruise on Holland America’s Zuiderdam that ended Dec. 14.Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 1 Jan. 2025
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As with the previous reports, excerpts appeared in independent Russian publications, mostly working in exile: Meduza, Holod, and Re: Russia.Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
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How Were These Text Messages From Baldoni Released? Lively's initial complaint included excerpts from thousands of pages of text messages and emails, which were the main focus of the Times article at the center of Baldoni's lawsuit.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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To preserve its history, city officials began the process of making Logan a national historic district in 2022.Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
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In this rare window, the Trump administration can revitalize the process, secure a lasting accord, and transform the region's future.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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The family of late British singer Danielle Moore, the vocalist for dance band Crazy P, has released a statement revealing her cause of death.Katie Bain, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2025
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Charging someone with causing a death, however, has proved tricky at times.Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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In the landscape of a story, fact checkers’ trails can often be followed along a path of hedges and denials, but an elegant fix may render the footwork behind it invisible.Fergus McIntosh, The New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2025
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Major fires are still burning across Los Angeles County, leaving behind a path of utter devastation, including the destruction of several iconic LA landmarks.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Passengers can find deals on a wide range of itineraries including adults-only sailings, upscale expeditions, and budget-friendly Caribbean getaways.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
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For more adventurous visitors, a shark diving expedition will most certainly be a unique thrill, as well as super educational.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Passage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passage. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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