passed over

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She then gave the courier a safe word provided by the scammers and passed over her bank cards in an envelope with the fake crime reference number.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

In an unusual move, Mr. Suryodipuro passed over the candidate the five-nation vetting committee had recommended as its top choice for the job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

That year, however, he was ultimately passed over by Khomeini and detained by the Revolutionary Guard.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

In 1973 it adopted the War Powers Resolution, passed over Richard Nixon's veto, to become the only lasting limit on unilateral presidential military action abroad.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

My gaze passed over Neil’s identical twin brother, Sahil Roy, who apparently had noticed me and was now smiling, his face bright and happy.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon