make a pass

Example Sentences

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Sergio Perez sniffs out that this might be the moment to make a pass on Charles Leclerc, but the Ferrari driver is still in second, keeping the Mexican at bay.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2024

He was replaced by Nic White, who was fouled by left winger Miriani Modebadze when trying to make a pass seconds before the break.

From Washington Times • Sep. 9, 2023

His simmering spat with Chastain turned downright boiling during Stage 2 of NASCAR’s Cup Series debut at World Wide Technology Raceway, when the eighth-generation watermelon farmer couldn’t make a pass around Hamlin stick.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2022

Smith, whose puck-handling skills may not be as good as he thinks, tried to make a pass to Leon Draisaitl but Iafallo intercepted it and took a shot.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2022

Olanna turned to walk away because she was sure he was one of those men who claimed to have met her before only to have a chance to make a pass.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie