pass by
phrasal verb
passed by; passing by; passes by
: to happen without being noticed or acted upon by (someone)
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Someone passing by found Bobb dead.
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Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The violent and repressive Venezuelan state has largely been given a pass by organizers with real power to build international solidarity, because the regime arguably aligns with their politics, albeit at a surface level.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The monorail passes by Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, Buena Vista Street, Hollywood Land in Disney California Adventure Park, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, and Downtown Disney District, among other stops.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Some of Colorado's congressional representatives are reacting to the 3-year Affordable Care Act tax credit extension passed by the House on Thursday.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
The violent and repressive Venezuelan state has largely been given a pass by organizers with real power to build international solidarity, because the regime arguably aligns with their politics, albeit at a surface level.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The monorail passes by Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, Buena Vista Street, Hollywood Land in Disney California Adventure Park, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, and Downtown Disney District, among other stops.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Some of Colorado's congressional representatives are reacting to the 3-year Affordable Care Act tax credit extension passed by the House on Thursday.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Pass by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20by. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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