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as in routes
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 trips
a going from one place to another usually of some distance
an arduous passage across the country
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4
as in excerpts
a part taken from a longer work
the news report quoted a passage from the novel
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as in processes
forward movement in time or place
a swift passage from mere liking to actual love
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as in deaths
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 passages
Some proponents of the curriculum changes dispute arguments that children will be explicitly taught religion, saying the Biblical passages and stories will be taught in the context of world history.
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Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
At the high school level, students would read passages from Genesis that tell the story of Adam and Eve, along with 1 Corinthians 13, a chapter focused on love.
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Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Three narrow passages - the Suez Canal, the Strait of Hormuz, and Bab el-Mandeb – shape how the world moves.
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Rund Abdelfatah,
NPR,
25 June 2026
By fourth grade, students would encounter passages about Jesus in the New Testament.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Although my bridge remained smoother, I was left with one side of my nose collapsed, a droopy tip, and even breathing difficulties—my nasal passages always felt kind of clogged.
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Victoria Oliva,
Allure,
23 June 2026
These passages highlight the typically human cruelty and hypocrisy of fighting for one’s own liberty while denying it to one’s neighbors.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
The 35 passages represent nearly a third of normal peacetime traffic, which was around 120 per day through the strait, which normally sees around a fifth of the world's oil and gas exports.
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Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The poem that precedes it, the Iliad, is a cruel and beautiful work, the ultimate story of war; the Odyssey has its warlike passages, but its central energies seem almost commonplace beside the merciless fury of Achilles.
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David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
At the high school level, students would read passages from Genesis that tell the story of Adam and Eve, along with 1 Corinthians 13, a chapter focused on love.
—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2026
Three narrow passages - the Suez Canal, the Strait of Hormuz, and Bab el-Mandeb – shape how the world moves.
—
Rund Abdelfatah,
NPR,
25 June 2026
By fourth grade, students would encounter passages about Jesus in the New Testament.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Although my bridge remained smoother, I was left with one side of my nose collapsed, a droopy tip, and even breathing difficulties—my nasal passages always felt kind of clogged.
—
Victoria Oliva,
Allure,
23 June 2026
These passages highlight the typically human cruelty and hypocrisy of fighting for one’s own liberty while denying it to one’s neighbors.
—
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
The 35 passages represent nearly a third of normal peacetime traffic, which was around 120 per day through the strait, which normally sees around a fifth of the world's oil and gas exports.
—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The poem that precedes it, the Iliad, is a cruel and beautiful work, the ultimate story of war; the Odyssey has its warlike passages, but its central energies seem almost commonplace beside the merciless fury of Achilles.
—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passages
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Drivers are being advised to take alternate routes and to avoid the area.
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The drone strikes have made several routes between Russia and occupied Ukraine too dangerous to use.
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Kkj 2-Pack Casual Tank Tops Loose, breathable tank tops like these are ideal for summer trips to the zoo, evening walks around the neighborhood, or just lounging around at home.
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State transportation officials also say commuters could save several minutes during rush-hour trips once the project is complete.
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The North African country is also a major transit point for migrants from Africa and the Middle East escaping war and economic pressures by taking risky sea voyages to Europe.
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Morand said these voyages represented only one part of Connecticut’s maritime connection to slavery.
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These three individual concerts will include a performance of songs by Bareilles, Miranda, and Pasek & Paul on their respective nights, along with excerpts from the work of the newer composers throughout the year.
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Following are edited excerpts from a longer conversation.
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Unlike those innovations, AI uniquely engages in cognitive processes such as analysis, content creation, and decision-making, fundamentally altering the nature of work itself.
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An introductory section designed by Studio Adrien Gardère will spotlight the savoir-faire of Le19M’s 11 resident maisons d’art, focusing on the gestures, tools, materials and creative processes that define them.
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There are kills aplenty and deaths of profound significance.
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The recent deaths of three hikers in Grand Canyon National Park has prompted the National Park Service to remind park-goers of safety precautions.
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But some of the thousands of spectators roaming through sandy paths and knee-high grass were less bullish on AI’s role at the tournament and in golf in general.
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For the fifth annual Forbidden Door, AEW will join forces with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, CMLL and Stardom for a one-night showcase of the four promotions crossing paths at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, on Sunday, June 28.
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Tempur-Pedic’s reputation as a luxury mattress brand with exceptional performance can be attributed to its roots—the cushioning material was originally developed for NASA’s pilot test expeditions.
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In 1676 Bacon organized unauthorized military expeditions against Native American communities.
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