passing comment

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passing comment - an incidental remark

comment, remark, input - a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information; "from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account"

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Scotland Yard said the male cyclist, who was riding without lights, almost struck the rugby fan, who then made a passing comment.

Cyclist shoves rugby fan, 70, to pavement in 'unnecessary and violent assault'; The cyclist almost collided with the man and then shoved him to a pavement in King's Cross after the victim made a passing comment, say police

"It shows a lack of knowledge on the part of the people passing comment. There was no idea of playing the two associations off against each other.

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The Coventry Telegraph understands disciplinary action was taken by the company against the driver.Shocking moment driver eats CEREAL at wheel in morning rush hourWhen contacted for a response, a spokesperson for OpenView Security Solutions Ltd said: "We are not passing comment."

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In passing comment, it also presents an enigma that seems at least as concerning as the theme of the book.

"Good" or Good

Bergmann is believed to have made a passing comment during the reading that prompted the attack.

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"Brad's passing comment regarding needles referred to the historic and illegal practice of intravenous injections of performance-enhancing substances," the spokesman said.

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She's also designed the performance kits (which I won't be passing comment on, it's gym gear - end of story).

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But instead of passing comment, Katie, 37, raised a glass to the pair as she posted a loved-up snap with her third husband Kieran Hayler having an ala al fresco lunch.

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But it could easily have been passing comment on ITV's coverage of the World Cup opener between Brazil and Croatia.

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Edwards added: "I don't think we were being critical of him, we were just passing comment on his performance and what followed on from that.

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She gave his height etc, and she made the passing comment that at that time the temperature was five degrees warmer than today, now without a chimney pot in sight, no cars etc or industries, explain that.

Warming proof; Your say

PEOPLE often ask whether I ever feel like passing comment on the stories I read out on the news.