Sentence examples for said passage from inspiring English sources

That process was expected to take several weeks, though Ms. Lewis said passage was expected.

One House strategist, however, said passage of the accord before adjournment was still a strong possibility.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi said passage of the bill was "quite a joyful occasion".

Based on the caucus meeting, he said, passage of the bill was "too close to call".

The White House and senators from both parties said passage in the Senate seemed likely.

Mr. Reid said passage of the bill was essential to ensure that doctors continue taking Medicare patients.

Congressional aides say passage is in peril.

The legislation has bipartisan support, and supporters say passage is crucial in the wake of E. coli and salmonella outbreaks in peanuts, eggs and produce.

Supporters say passage would allow American companies to benefit fully from a market-opening agreement connected with China's bid to enter the World Trade Organization.

For example, people here say passage to the United States (about $60,000) is more expensive than passage to England (about $45,000), which is in turn more expensive than passage to Hungary or Japan (about $12,000).

Republicans and Democrats say passage of a yearlong extension should go smoothly, and they vowed not to have another 11th-hour crisis before the temporary extension expires at the end of February.