was passing (by), was going (through), was taking place, was happening
Я увидел её, когда она проходила мимо, но она меня не видела.
I saw her when she walked past, but she didn’t see me.
Проходила ли операция «Сиенага » в Колумбии?
Did Operation Siena go ahead in Colombia?
— Дзета (2026)
Здесь маленькая девочка не проходила?
Did a little girl pass by here?
— Мой сосед Тоторо (1988)
Просто заметила, когда она проходила мимо.
I just noticed her when she walked by.
— Жизнь Адель (2013)