Passing concern? Crossword Clue

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Passing concern? Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a narrow way or road
2. a well-defined track or path; for e.g. swimmers or lines of traffic

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PASSING (adjective)
1. lasting a very short time
2. hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
PASSING (noun)
1. a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another
2. success in satisfying a test or requirement
PASSING (adverb)
1. to an extraordinary degree
CONCERN (verb)
1. be on the mind of
2. be relevant to
CONCERN (noun)
1. a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
2. something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

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