pass by
phrasal verb
passed by; passing by; passes by
: to happen without being noticed or acted upon by (someone)
Don't let this opportunity pass (you) by!
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If passed by the legislature and enacted by Gov. Wes Moore, either bill would become law Oct. 1.
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Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The bill passed by a 77-18 vote in the Kentucky House of Representatives, with five lawmakers abstaining.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
The cuts stem from efforts to streamline government operations and a spending cap agreement passed by Congress.
—Winnie Sun, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Owen yelled while shaking a pink pom-pom upon seeing Parton pass by.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The bill passed by a 77-18 vote in the Kentucky House of Representatives, with five lawmakers abstaining.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
The cuts stem from efforts to streamline government operations and a spending cap agreement passed by Congress.
—Winnie Sun, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Owen yelled while shaking a pink pom-pom upon seeing Parton pass by.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Pass by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20by. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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