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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Aiyuk has steadily increased his production and last season caught 75 passes for 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns.
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Jerry McDonald, Sacramento Bee, 4 June 2024
Cooper caught 53 passes for 725 yards and six touchdowns over the final nine games with the Cowboys.
—Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2024
Attendee have the option of purchasing three-day parking passes for $60, or single-day parking passes for $20 on charlottemotorspeedway.com.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2024
Marshall caught 13 passes for 217 yards last season, including big-game catches against Yorkville and playoff opponent Edwardsville.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2024
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Jerry McDonald, Sacramento Bee, 4 June 2024
Cooper caught 53 passes for 725 yards and six touchdowns over the final nine games with the Cowboys.
—Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2024
Attendee have the option of purchasing three-day parking passes for $60, or single-day parking passes for $20 on charlottemotorspeedway.com.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2024
Marshall caught 13 passes for 217 yards last season, including big-game catches against Yorkville and playoff opponent Edwardsville.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2024
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“Pass for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20for. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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