pass up
Example Sentences
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England's decision to pass up the opportunity to send any of the team from the first Test to play in an England Lions match in Canberra this weekend has come under heavy scrutiny.
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England have passed up the opportunity to send their first-choice batters to gain match practice in an Ashes tour game in Canberra, despite a dismal defeat in the first Test.
From BBC
Although there were a few opportunities passed up, when Dempsey cantered over from outside the 22m to score untouched, it was deserved.
From BBC
Veronika is transporting the world’s largest diamond to Paris, an opportunity too tempting for the magicians to pass up.
The famous outlaw lovers are thought to have provided inspiration for GTA 6's lead characters, and the timing seemed too perfect to pass up.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
