Pass·over
ˈpas-ˌō-vər 
: a Jewish holiday beginning on the 14th of Nisan and commemorating the Hebrews' liberation from slavery in Egypt
passed over; passing over; passes over
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Examples of Passover in a Sentence
Verb
you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice
I'd be willing to pass over this latest episode of tardiness if there hadn't been so many before.
Recent Examples on the Web
Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
During Passover many avoid rice and other grains; but quinoa, which has a grain-like texture, is actually a grass, and is suitable for Passover menus.
—Yakir Levy, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
For many American Jews, Passover seder means one thing: tradition (cue music from Fiddler).
—Devra Ferst, Bon Appétit, 11 Apr. 2024
The remaining potato mixture is smoothed on top of that, and then sprinkled with either matzoh meal (for Passover) or breadcrumbs (for any other occasion), which have been tossed with a bit of oil.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
In recent years, when Ramadan and the Jewish holiday of Passover overlapped, police raids on Al-Aqsa sparked further conflict, with militants in Gaza and Lebanon firing rockets at Israel.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 10 Apr. 2024
During Passover, be sure to check that the matzo is Kosher for Passover.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
In 2024, Passover begins before sundown on Monday, April 22, and ends after nightfall on April 30.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2024
State significance The presidential primary in Rhode Island, typically held on the fourth Tuesday in April, was moved from April 23 to April 2 to avoid occurring during Passover.
—Abc News, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2024
The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2024
The 2026 path of totality passes over beaches on Spain’s northern and southeastern coasts, as well as over islands in the Mediterranean Sea including Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
The eclipse also passed over Houlton, Maine, a small town pressed between rolling potato fields and the international border with Canada.
—Christopher Maag, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
The eclipse starts in Texas and will then make its way across the country, passing over states that include Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana before arriving in Ohio.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 8 Apr. 2024
Norah O'Donnell and Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special coverage as the total eclipse passed over Arkansas and Illinois.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
The path of totality is much wider than in 2017, and this year’s eclipse is also passing over more cities and densely populated areas than last time.
—Mallory Moench, TIME, 6 Apr. 2024
One image showing the path of the eclipse passing over more than a dozen significant landmarks has also been shared widely online.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
The total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the U.S., and Canada, with millions of people along the path of totality.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
Noun
Such discussions, Twitty says, are integral to the spirit of Passover.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
During Passover many avoid rice and other grains; but quinoa, which has a grain-like texture, is actually a grass, and is suitable for Passover menus.
—Yakir Levy, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
For many American Jews, Passover seder means one thing: tradition (cue music from Fiddler).
—Devra Ferst, Bon Appétit, 11 Apr. 2024
The remaining potato mixture is smoothed on top of that, and then sprinkled with either matzoh meal (for Passover) or breadcrumbs (for any other occasion), which have been tossed with a bit of oil.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
In recent years, when Ramadan and the Jewish holiday of Passover overlapped, police raids on Al-Aqsa sparked further conflict, with militants in Gaza and Lebanon firing rockets at Israel.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 10 Apr. 2024
During Passover, be sure to check that the matzo is Kosher for Passover.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024
In 2024, Passover begins before sundown on Monday, April 22, and ends after nightfall on April 30.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2024
State significance The presidential primary in Rhode Island, typically held on the fourth Tuesday in April, was moved from April 23 to April 2 to avoid occurring during Passover.
—Abc News, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2024
Verb
The next one to pass over the U.S. won't happen for another few decades.
—The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2024
The 2026 path of totality passes over beaches on Spain’s northern and southeastern coasts, as well as over islands in the Mediterranean Sea including Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
The eclipse also passed over Houlton, Maine, a small town pressed between rolling potato fields and the international border with Canada.
—Christopher Maag, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
The eclipse starts in Texas and will then make its way across the country, passing over states that include Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana before arriving in Ohio.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 8 Apr. 2024
Norah O'Donnell and Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special coverage as the total eclipse passed over Arkansas and Illinois.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
The path of totality is much wider than in 2017, and this year’s eclipse is also passing over more cities and densely populated areas than last time.
—Mallory Moench, TIME, 6 Apr. 2024
One image showing the path of the eclipse passing over more than a dozen significant landmarks has also been shared widely online.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 5 Apr. 2024
The total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the U.S., and Canada, with millions of people along the path of totality.
—Quartz Staff, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Passover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Passover. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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Passover
1 of 2 noun
Pass·over
ˈpas-ˌō-vər
: a Jewish holiday celebrated in March or April in honor of the freeing of the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt
pass over
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)pas-ˈō-vər
1
: to ignore in passing
2
: to pay no attention to
Etymology
Noun
so called because in Exodus 12:23–27 the Lord passes over the homes of the Israelites in killing the firstborn in Egypt
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