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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This route passes by a pond with ducks, and sections of the trail are shaded with tall sycamore trees.
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
Today, Anglin’s Square is the area’s destination for major holiday events (including a spectacular Christmas tree lighting) as well as for bimonthly dance lessons, live music, and beginner’s yoga—all completely free for anyone who happens to pass by.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
Stamkos popped in a quick shot after a set-up pass by Erik Haula for Nashville, which scored a pair of first period power play goals, and improved to 1-0-1 versus the Wild this season.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
The announcement this week came after the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act passed by Congress last year mandated a security review of equipment produced by DJI, Autel and other foreign drone makers by December 23, 2025.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
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Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
Today, Anglin’s Square is the area’s destination for major holiday events (including a spectacular Christmas tree lighting) as well as for bimonthly dance lessons, live music, and beginner’s yoga—all completely free for anyone who happens to pass by.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
Stamkos popped in a quick shot after a set-up pass by Erik Haula for Nashville, which scored a pair of first period power play goals, and improved to 1-0-1 versus the Wild this season.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
The announcement this week came after the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act passed by Congress last year mandated a security review of equipment produced by DJI, Autel and other foreign drone makers by December 23, 2025.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Pass by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20by. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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