pass on
phrasal verb
passed on; passing on; passes on
: to die
—used as a polite way to avoid saying the word "die"
Have both your parents passed on?
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Beijing strongly condemned the act’s passing on Wednesday, accusing the U.S. of politicizing normal economic cooperation and attempting to contain Hong Kong’s development.
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2024
His family announced his Sept. 10 passing on Facebook Wednesday (Sept. 11).
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2024
If a higher than average number of claims are paid out due to catastrophic weather events, insurance companies typically look to pass on those costs to their customers in the form of higher premiums.
—Chris Kissell, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
One well-wisher, Jane Stoneman, handed William a letter to pass on to Kate.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2024
His family announced his Sept. 10 passing on Facebook Wednesday (Sept. 11).
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 11 Sep. 2024
If a higher than average number of claims are paid out due to catastrophic weather events, insurance companies typically look to pass on those costs to their customers in the form of higher premiums.
—Chris Kissell, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
One well-wisher, Jane Stoneman, handed William a letter to pass on to Kate.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Pass on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20on. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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