pass by

phrasal verb

passed by; passing by; passes by
: to happen without being noticed or acted upon by (someone)
Don't let this opportunity pass (you) by!

Examples of pass by in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web If passed by voters, the existence of the San Diego Ethics Commission would no longer be subject to the authority of the City Council. Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2024 When passing by the apartment, Piper did not locate the man Vellmure was targeting, the warrant says. Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for pass by 

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“Pass by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20by. Accessed 2 Jun. 2024.

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