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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And who could pass by such a good crew of dogs.
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Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Some economists say that the stimulus passed by Biden and Democrats in Congress, while a mistake in retrospect, was understandable at that time.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
The budget must be passed by the end of the month, so the mayor and aldermen have scheduled five meetings in the coming weeks to try and come to an agreement.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
The new law, which was passed by parliament in 2024, intends to shield children from harmful online content and addictive algorithms, as well as reduce cyberbullying and grooming.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 Dec. 2025
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Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Some economists say that the stimulus passed by Biden and Democrats in Congress, while a mistake in retrospect, was understandable at that time.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
The budget must be passed by the end of the month, so the mayor and aldermen have scheduled five meetings in the coming weeks to try and come to an agreement.
—Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
The new law, which was passed by parliament in 2024, intends to shield children from harmful online content and addictive algorithms, as well as reduce cyberbullying and grooming.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pass by
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“Pass by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20by. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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