pass for
phrasal verb
passed for; passing for; passes for
: to be accepted or regarded as (something)
What passes for entertainment around here?
the ancient practices that once passed for science
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Russell Wilson completed 14-of-22 passes for a season-low 128 yards.
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Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
In six games this season, Jones has passed for 732 yards, two TDs and five interceptions.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
Levis' senior year saw similar results, completing 185 passes for 2,406 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions across 11 games.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
Masuk quarterback Aaron Champagne completed 15 of 21 passes for 187 yards and two touchdowns.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 14 Dec. 2024
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Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
In six games this season, Jones has passed for 732 yards, two TDs and five interceptions.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
Levis' senior year saw similar results, completing 185 passes for 2,406 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions across 11 games.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
Masuk quarterback Aaron Champagne completed 15 of 21 passes for 187 yards and two touchdowns.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Pass for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20for. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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