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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The research was thrilling and of great interest to archaeologists everywhere, according to Stephen Houston, a professor of anthropology at Brown University in Rhode Island.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
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Our assignment everywhere is to send the strongest fighters for the working class wherever possible.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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The affection is palpable throughout, and contagious.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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The game was tight throughout and eventually won by Winthrop, 81-74, with the Eagles scoring the contest’s final eight points.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Passim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passim. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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