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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
The pair of figures came into and out of focus; in some passages the surface had hyper-similitude, in others a rougher, grooved surface, betraying the involvement of a CNC cutter.
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Glenn Adamson, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
His reporting has resulted directly in the passage of five new laws.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2024
The Senate passed its version of the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act with unanimous support last week, legislation that Hilton has been lobbying for for more than three years; Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer personally thanked Hilton after the bill’s passage.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
As Fernandez tries to remember the events of that bright and sunny morning 83 years ago, the details are fragmented by the passage of time, the reticence of trauma.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Glenn Adamson, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
His reporting has resulted directly in the passage of five new laws.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2024
The Senate passed its version of the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act with unanimous support last week, legislation that Hilton has been lobbying for for more than three years; Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer personally thanked Hilton after the bill’s passage.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
As Fernandez tries to remember the events of that bright and sunny morning 83 years ago, the details are fragmented by the passage of time, the reticence of trauma.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 carrying 67 individuals from Baku to Grozny diverted its route due to adverse weather and attempted to land at Aktau airport in Kazakhstan.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Oakland restaurant, which closed in March, was located near Hegenberger Road, a main route to and from Oakland International Airport.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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The Saints have their parkas packed for what's sure to be a chilly trip to Lambeau Field tonight.Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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Book a one-on-one trip Before going to Islamabad, Pakistan for an unaccompanied work assignment, Bergaust took each of his four children on individual trips.Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Dec. 2024
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Star of the Seas Maiden voyage: Aug. 31, 2025 Capacity: About 5,600 passengers at double occupancy What to expect: Royal Caribbean International’s record-breaking Icon of the Seas will get a sibling next summer.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Of course, there is no shortage of interest within Netflix around whether Season 2 can come close to the heights of the show’s maiden voyage.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
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The excerpt below includes a quote by David McKillips, the chief executive of Chuck E. Cheese.The Learning Network, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Below, in an exclusive excerpt from Pure Innocent Fun, Madison reflects on how Oprah Winfrey impacted his body image.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Passengers will now have the option to choose their preferred vendor for repairs or replacements, addressing a long-standing concern about airlines controlling the process.Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The complexity of navigating diverse regulations across different jurisdictions further complicates the development process.Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Alzheimer's disease was listed as a cause of death for more than 348,000 people (3.9%).Katherine Hignett, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Her official cause of death has yet to be released.Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Shamet re-signed with the Knicks on a one-year deal Sunday, clearing the path for his return in Monday’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Maybe there’s no path forward for either of them without each other.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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For more information on the expedition and FoS visit the Space2Sea Antarctica expedition site, and the FUTURE of SPACE initiative.Gabe Castro-Root, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Many aspects of the Coronado expedition remain a mystery to historians.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Passage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passage. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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