pass on
Example Sentences
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“He grew more confident with each pass on his drawing, and realized ... that much of the rightness of the drawing, of any drawing, came through time and diligence and discernment.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Earlier this year, however, companies from Levi Strauss to spice seller McCormick said they would pass on tariff costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
In a statement, organisers said: "The Isle of Man TT Races pass on their deepest sympathy to his wife, Helayna, and his son Joey and daughter Phoebe, as well as his family and friends."
From BBC • May 28, 2026
"The males come out first and wait for the females, so that they have the best opportunities to mate and pass on their genes," Hoge said.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
The girl was looking back as if waiting for Mariam to pass on some morsel of wisdom, to say something encouraging.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
