pass by
phrasal verb
passed by; passing by; passes by
: to happen without being noticed or acted upon by (someone)
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Ohio’s state Senate has been debating the property tax reforms recently passed by the state’s House lawmakers.
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Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
New board nominations typically pass by a wide margin.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025
The measure passed by one vote, 25-24, despite Netanyahu’s request to withdraw it, as rebellious right-wing lawmakers defied him.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025
Klieman would spend the ensuing seven college football seasons driving down a highway named for his predecessor, passing by a statue of his predecessor outside the stadium and coaching in a venue named for his predecessor.
—Sam McDowell 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Dec. 2025
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Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
New board nominations typically pass by a wide margin.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025
The measure passed by one vote, 25-24, despite Netanyahu’s request to withdraw it, as rebellious right-wing lawmakers defied him.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025
Klieman would spend the ensuing seven college football seasons driving down a highway named for his predecessor, passing by a statue of his predecessor outside the stadium and coaching in a venue named for his predecessor.
—Sam McDowell 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Pass by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20by. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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