pass by

Example Sentences

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As it continues inward, it is expected to make its closest pass by Messier 87 in roughly 200-300 million years.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

It was not a good pass by the German midfielder, straight to the feet of the Manchester City defender.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

We pass by the opportunity to invest our resources in other kinds of things like producing more housing.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

A slack pass by Jules Kounde was intercepted and Dadason ran in behind Pau Cubarsi before firing past exposed goalkeeper Joan Garcia.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

The flames pass by her without touching, swirling around in a vortex.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern