pass over
Example Sentences
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Bogle made a well-timed burst onto Ilia Gruev's pin-point pass over the Forest defence and the defender kept his cool to beat Ortega with a low finish at the near post.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
Intercontinental ballistic missiles fired from Russia or China at North America would probably pass over or near Greenland.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026
His pass over the middle was picked off by Da’Shawn Hand, who subsequently fumbled.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025
Melissa is forecast to pass over Cuba by Wednesday before moving through the Antillas Mayores and out into the Atlantic.
From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025
A shadow seemed to pass over the high sun, and the porch for a moment grew dark.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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