passed off

Example Sentences

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In the end, the parade passed off without incident.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

A man who operated a biolab in Reedley was convicted Tuesday of fraudulently selling $3.8 million worth of COVID-19 tests that he obtained from China and passed off to customers as being American-made.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Most of the festivities passed off without incident, as crowds gathered in many areas of Paris after PSG's 1-1 draw in Munich.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The police said it was deploying a "significant" presence to ensure the protests passed off safely, though no far-right counter-demonstration was advertised.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Or, in his case, passed off like a hot potato to the next school.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman