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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On day two, the train continues its journey east, passing by mountains and an idyllic lake.
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Jessica Poitevien, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
The version of Senate Bill 270 that passed by the House 61-35 will require mergers for townships that don't meet certain performance criteria, such as doling out township assistance or meeting other regulatory requirements.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 25 Feb. 2026
The judge ruled that the Legislature had circumvented anti-gerrymandering standards passed by voters.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The proposal was never passed by the legislature.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
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Jessica Poitevien, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
The version of Senate Bill 270 that passed by the House 61-35 will require mergers for townships that don't meet certain performance criteria, such as doling out township assistance or meeting other regulatory requirements.
—Kaitlin Lange, IndyStar, 25 Feb. 2026
The judge ruled that the Legislature had circumvented anti-gerrymandering standards passed by voters.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The proposal was never passed by the legislature.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Pass by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20by. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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