pass up
Example Sentences
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“I was trying to do New Alien, and then I thought, I can’t really pass up the opportunity to do my own trapped-on-a-spaceship ‘Alien’ show,” Hawley adds.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
You might have to pass up a job opportunity or have a tough conversation with a new colleague to ensure little annoyances don’t spiral.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
I couldn’t pass up the opportunity, and once my boyfriend landed a remote job, we decided to make the move.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
It is, however, a novel use of her forgery skills, and an assignment she’s too curious to pass up.
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026
I tilt my head down in shame, look at the worn, shaggy orange rug that was too cheap to pass up at a garage sale.
From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na
