pass for
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Bennett’s deep pass for Adams along the left sideline was tipped by new cornerback Jaylen Watson and intercepted by safety Kamren Kinchens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
She could pass for 10 years younger, and the same could be said of Mr. Howard, who is also that age.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
I was raised near the shore of Chicago’s slice of Lake Michigan, a body of water wide and blue enough to pass for the sea.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
Another photo he posted on social media placed him in the car park of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow, with another showing his pass for a Russian embassy.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
I gave what I hoped would pass for an eager look and turned my attention to my plate once more.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
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