as in refused
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
I must pass up the offer to be chairman of this event
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That passed Ryan Callahan (285) for most by a Ranger in a season since the league started tracking the stat in 2007-08.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025 -
With 62 points, the 18-year-old has passed Pat Falloon for the most points by a Sharks rookie.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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His dominance is creating an air of intimidation that shouldn’t go ignored.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Black electorate feeling ‘neglected and ignored’ Tensions within the party in Florida could be seen as early as April when President Joe Biden came to Tampa for an event.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Passed up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passed%20up. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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