pass as

Example Sentences

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He said the Semi pulled a 25,000-pound load of dog food up a mountain pass as though it wasn’t even there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Democrats struck a deal with the White House on Thursday to avert an extended government shutdown, which Senate lawmakers will rush to pass as soon as this evening.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

“Essential Basketball” is so good that you’ll swear you’ll only read a couple of Serrano’s essays and not regret the afternoon that will pass as quickly as a Nikola Jokic assist.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2025

Liam Dawson did not take his chance in his place at Old Trafford and Jacob Bethell's spin is not good enough to pass as more than part-time.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

To pass as members of the Menagerie, they would need tattoos.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo