A whole day sometimes passed without her thinking of him.

Days went by and then weeks passed without a word from him.

Sometimes a week would pass without a word from her.

The entire day passed without a chance for her to break away.

When a full two minutes passed without a word, she tried again.

Weeks or even months may pass without a clear day.

So much time had passed without a word from her.

Two days had passed without anyone saying much of anything.

He had passed out of the room without a look!

The bill passed into a law without the general's name.