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as in to hand
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another could you please pass me the phone?

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as in to undergo
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it a presidential candidate who doesn't yet know how it feels to pass the scrutiny of the national press

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as in to fly
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval the finished product isn't perfect, but it will pass

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as in ticket
a small sheet of plastic, paper, or paperboard showing that the bearer has a claim to something (as admittance) a pass to leave the military base for the weekend

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Surveillance footage showed Martinez’s son and his friends tagging a laundromat while the father flashed gang signs at passing cars, the detective wrote. Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025 Although the bill didn’t pass, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2002 called for the review, including Latino soldiers. Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2025
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First look at Epic Universe’s 5 immersive worlds How much does a single-day pass to Epic Universe cost? Eve Chen, USA Today, 23 May 2025 Guitarist Justin Ostrander laid down a chill solo live on the first pass, and drummer Evan Hutchings added some shimmer with his cymbal work. Tom Roland, Billboard, 23 May 2025
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Authorities say that two groups of teens were arguing near the school before a brawl broke out near the Bronx Latin School building, NBC New York reported A gun was passed over to one of the teens involved in the fight and shots were fired into the crowd. Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 14 May 2025 He may have been passed over for the position a few seasons ago, but our bisexual king has enjoyed quite a bit of growth since then. Andy Swift, TVLine, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for pass

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“Pass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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