passed down
Example Sentences
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Judge O'Grady said the minimum term of five years, passed down in line with sentencing guidelines, did not mean Strachan would be released after that period.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
“These recipes have been passed down through generations,” she said of its menu.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
For many fans, Wimbledon is not simply a sporting event - it is a place where lifelong friendships are formed, traditions are passed down and memories are made year after year.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
By the mid-1960s, there were approximately 12,000 bowling alleys in the United States that were largely sustained by league play; they were often family businesses that were passed down over generations.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
I know so little about genetics—just what I can see passed down from parent to child, in my face and in friends’ faces.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
