pass over
Example Sentences
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But the company has struggled for years as inflation-weary consumers pass over its dependable brands in favor of cheaper generic options.
From Barron's ● Feb. 23, 2026
Among her impressive moves, Sienna followed an offensive rebound with a step-back fadeaway jumper, drove the baseline for a layup and also took a pass over the top of the defense for a layup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 31, 2025
Melissa is forecast to pass over Cuba by Wednesday before moving through the Antillas Mayores and out into the Atlantic.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2025
During the whole lifetime, SPO will repeatedly pass over both poles, with extended high-latitude observation windows lasting more than 1000 days.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2025
There were two helicopters, and he lay, crouched in a hollow beneath a fallen tree, and listened to them pass over.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
