will pass

phrase

: to be acceptable
The work isn't perfect, but it will pass.

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The moon's shadow will pass remarkably close to the North Pole. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 For the Great Wealth Transfer, Visa calculated that boomers will pass on $36 trillion of their $93 trillion in wealth, translating to about $515,000 per inheriting household. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 The race, part of the United States’ 250th anniversary celebrations, will pass close to several major museums and historic landmarks. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Along the way, travelers will pass through many towns that offer sleeping accommodations, including guesthouses, lodgings, mountain huts, hotels, hostels, and campsites, according to Thru-Hiking, an online community for long-distance hikers. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for will pass

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“Will pass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/will%20pass. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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