as in everywhere
in one place and another the book belonged to my father, and his trenchant comments are found passim—both in the margins and between the lines of text

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Adverb
  • No longer just the quintessential New England favorite or the Cali tech bro in fleece, the half zip will be spotted everywhere this fall, with so many stylish brands putting their own spin on the classic.
    Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Then, there are the multitude of other financial pressures facing mom-and-pop stores everywhere, like competition from major chains.
    Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
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  • What stood out most during the performance was how, despite its conceptual format, the show remained filled with energy and a celebratory vibe throughout.
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Yes, it's all peppered throughout.
    Erin McMullen, Time, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Passim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passim. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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