pass by

verb

passed by; passing by; passes by
: to happen without being noticed or acted upon by (someone)
Don't let this opportunity pass (you) by!

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In the third quarter, safety Alex Cook picked off a pass by Spencer Rattler at the goal line and returned it 100 yards for a touchdown. — Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026 So, the people who developed it tested it against the real world, using thunderstorms that passed by their campus. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026 The bill passed by a 30-10 vote on the Senate floor Tuesday and a 59-19 vote on the Assembly floor Wednesday. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 That amendment was passed by the legislature during a recent special session called by Moore and will appear on the ballot this November. — Yuripzy Morgan, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pass by

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“Pass by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20by. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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