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

Intercontinental ballistic missiles fired from Russia or China at North America would probably pass over or near Greenland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

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

He expected it to pass over his house on its way elsewhere, but when he poked his head out and looked up he saw that it was hovering over his house, over him.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers