pass by
phrasal 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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During the pandemic, the brothers passed by time by sharing their song-making process on TikTok, which got them a sizable following.
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Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
And the budget passed by the Michigan House does not increase funding in the index.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
That level was since lowered and, by mid-afternoon, the storm had passed by the city, but officials were still urging caution.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Referendum campaigns are outlined in the Missouri Constitution, which allows voters to challenge most bills passed by state lawmakers.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
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Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
And the budget passed by the Michigan House does not increase funding in the index.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025
That level was since lowered and, by mid-afternoon, the storm had passed by the city, but officials were still urging caution.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Referendum campaigns are outlined in the Missouri Constitution, which allows voters to challenge most bills passed by state lawmakers.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Pass by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20by. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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