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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a passing" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you refer to something that is temporary or fleeting, such as a passing thought or a passing moment.
Example: "She had a passing thought about the project before moving on to other tasks."
Alternatives: "a fleeting" or "a brief".
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A passing waiter stopped.
A passing police siren wails.
Is the N.F.L. a passing league?
The N.F.L. is a passing league now.
A passing rabbit stopped to listen.
"Perhaps," she said with a passing smile.
A passing car honked.
A passing headmistress?
Peter Culshaw describes a passing era.
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A passing phase, it passed.
"It's such a passing-driven league now.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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