pass over

Example Sentences

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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

Romans also entered the race with the blessing, but not yet the endorsement, of Beshear, who passed over a Senate bid of his own, and Manchin, whom Romans consulted with ahead of his announcement.

From Salon

His pass over the middle was picked off by Da’Shawn Hand, who subsequently fumbled.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite the buzz around its leads, “Wicked: For Good” missed out on a Best Picture, Musical or Comedy nomination, and Jon M. Chu was again passed over for Best Director.

From Salon

During February and March 2024, they recorded three separate transits and clearly identified signals produced by the planet passing over these dark regions on the star.

From Science Daily