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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The distinctive design catches the eye of thousands of people passing by each day.
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James Taylor, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Dent hit a three-pointer to cut the deficit, then Perry stole a bad pass by Purdue’s Braden Smith.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Harrison Mevis kicked a 42-yard field goal in OT after Kam Curl intercepted a deep pass by Williams on the Bears’ first possession of the extra period.
—Andrew Seligman, Twin Cities, 19 Jan. 2026
Lawrence grabbed the lead out of the gate on his Honda and led the first seven laps until being passed by both Ken Roczen and Tomac.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
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James Taylor, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Dent hit a three-pointer to cut the deficit, then Perry stole a bad pass by Purdue’s Braden Smith.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Harrison Mevis kicked a 42-yard field goal in OT after Kam Curl intercepted a deep pass by Williams on the Bears’ first possession of the extra period.
—Andrew Seligman, Twin Cities, 19 Jan. 2026
Lawrence grabbed the lead out of the gate on his Honda and led the first seven laps until being passed by both Ken Roczen and Tomac.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Pass by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20by. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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