Examples of pass up in a Sentence
I must pass up the offer to be chairman of this event.
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Around him, Turkey’s best ball progressors, Arda Guler and Hakan Calhanoglu, will frequently drop deep to pull the opposition out of shape and look for incisive passes up the pitch.
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Buttery, herby garlic knots are too good to pass up, especially when served with warm marinara sauce for quick dipping.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
At this point, both projects were too good to pass up.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 June 2026
If a silver baby rattle or wooden toys are hard to pass up, consider using them as room decor instead, placing them out of reach so they can be enjoyed without posing a risk.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Buttery, herby garlic knots are too good to pass up, especially when served with warm marinara sauce for quick dipping.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
At this point, both projects were too good to pass up.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 June 2026
If a silver baby rattle or wooden toys are hard to pass up, consider using them as room decor instead, placing them out of reach so they can be enjoyed without posing a risk.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for pass up
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“Pass up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20up. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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