pass down
Example Sentences
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Unlike some operators, who pass down the tradition from generation to generation, Stephen had no background in equine husbandry when he started out, but had realised he did not want to work indoors.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
"It's something to pass down to our children," her cousin Dominique Defonte added.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
She thought it was important for her to pass down the tradition of Black Friday shopping.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2025
Grandparents have an opportunity to pass down not just money but good financial habits that can last a lifetime.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 21, 2025
Moments later, the Fugees managed a long pass down the field.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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