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 monitor had been designed with screws in the back that had 25 concentric circles machined into their flat heads to make them sparkle as light passed over them.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 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
A ghost of a smile passed over Frankie’s lips.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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