passed on
Example Sentences
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Any comedian could submit an album that was vetted and reviewed by a real person and would either be passed on or put in rotation within three months.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Warner Chief Executive David Zaslav passed on Ellison’s first few offers, which started at $19 a share.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
The crime came to light after intelligence was received by the Gambling Commission and passed on to Tarian ROCU.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
As home-insurance premiums hit new highs, condo owners are seeing surging HOA fees as their buildings’ rising insurance costs are passed on to the residents.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
Someone different will have to take you, so the favor gets passed on instead of paid back.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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