passed over

Example Sentences

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The defense secretary is trying to promote at least one member of his inner circle who was previously passed over for promotion several times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“The most important event is to be in any single roster,” said Pochettino, who made Argentina’s team for the 2002 World Cup after being passed over four years earlier.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

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

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

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

As Jordan made his way to the rear of the bus, kids shrank back in their seats, hoping to be passed over this day.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers