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as in to stop
to come to an end
eventually, the storm passed
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as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
pass your forms to the department head once they're filled out
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as in to enact
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
Congress cannot pass any law restricting free speech
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as in to happen
to take place
and the destruction of the town came to pass, just as the seer had predicted
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as in to undergo
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
a presidential candidate who doesn't yet know how it feels to pass the scrutiny of the national press
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as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
he'll occasionally pass some insightful comment, but in general he doesn't have much to contribute
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as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
we appreciate the invitation to the party, but we'll have to pass I'll pass on the coffee
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as in to fly
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval
the finished product isn't perfect, but it will pass
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as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
a mountain pass that was impassable during the winter
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as in road
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
take the second pass on the right
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as in ticket
a small sheet of plastic, paper, or paperboard showing that the bearer has a claim to something (as admittance)
a pass to leave the military base for the weekend
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as in realization
the state of being actual or complete
eventually, all their career goals came to pass
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Recent Examples of pass
Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Army intercepted six Navy passes but missed three early field goal attempts.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Dec. 2024
Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
In-person and online ticket passes and packages are officially on sale at festival.sundance.org/tickets.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Another remarked how every warm-up drill or passing exercise had a purpose and was all connected to the bigger picture.
—Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Army intercepted six Navy passes but missed three early field goal attempts.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Dec. 2024
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Tickets start at $165 for single-day general admission, with two-day passes available for $195.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
In-person and online ticket passes and packages are officially on sale at festival.sundance.org/tickets.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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And the jury agreed, handing her a 7-1-0 win, with only Kyle voting otherwise, for Sam.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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In the ’90s, Hollywood might have handed him its checkbook.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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The threat of a new trade war with the U.S. after the reelection of Donald Trump means exports will probably stop being a major growth driver after contributing to nearly a quarter of economic expansion this year.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
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How to stop being so codependent The good news, according to both therapists, is that there are ways to become more independent without having to drift apart—and an easy way to start is by showing yourself some love.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
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Bruce found his bloody arrow, then left the area and walked to a barn to wait for his dad before tracking the deer.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 20 Dec. 2024
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This technique gives patients results that look natural, offers a speedier recovery, and leaves fewer scars.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Though states and municipalities are generally preempted from enacting their own limits, Congress allowed the EPA to waive the preemption rule to allow California to set certain regulations that are stricter than federal standards.Andrew Chung, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
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Even though Republicans control the White House and both chambers of Congress, there are still hurdles that line the path to enacting his vision.Stephen Fowler, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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His biggest concern is what will happen if Trump follows through on his proposal to slap 10% to 20% tariffs on all imports and raise the levy on Chinese goods to 60%, from 10% to 25% that Trump imposed in his first term.Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Having Paul acknowledge the post in this way goes a long way toward legitimizing the possibility that the fight happens.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Over the three days, participants will undergo a series of evaluations, including anthropometric and athletic tests, skill development sessions, and competitive 5-on-5 games.Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Some patients undergo sclerotherapy, a medication injected directly into the malformation to shrink or close off the abnormal veins, according to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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He is believed to have traveled to New York City by bus in late November, and later arrived in Altoona by Greyhound from Philadelphia, investigators said.Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Neighbors who spoke with local news outlets said the baby’s 17-year-old sister had been watching the toddler at the time of the house fire.Angel Saunders, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The most memorable productions may have involved classics of one kind or another, but these works were reborn in stagings that refused to play it safe.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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China has labeled Lai a separatist and refuses to engage in dialogue with him, further increasing hostilities.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Pass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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