pass on
verb
passed on; passing on; passes on
: to die
—used as a polite way to avoid saying the word "die"
Have both your parents passed on?
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The Metropolitan Development Commission voted 5-3 to approve zoning regulations, which will then be passed on to the City-County Council to debate and vote on, before going into the city's zoning code.
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Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
Speaking on a new episode of Taboo's Comics & Kicks, Sweetin, 44, explained that she was disappointed when the twins — who appeared in all eight seasons of Full House — passed on the Netflix reboot of the hit '90s show.
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Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Victor passed on Tuesday June 30, 2026 of a short but aggressive illness.
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Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 July 2026
Advertisement Ream nearly passed on the 2022 World Cup due to family commitments.
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Sean Gregory,
Time,
1 July 2026
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Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
Speaking on a new episode of Taboo's Comics & Kicks, Sweetin, 44, explained that she was disappointed when the twins — who appeared in all eight seasons of Full House — passed on the Netflix reboot of the hit '90s show.
—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Victor passed on Tuesday June 30, 2026 of a short but aggressive illness.
—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 July 2026
Advertisement Ream nearly passed on the 2022 World Cup due to family commitments.
—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
1 July 2026
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“Pass on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20on. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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