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!

Examples of pass by in a Sentence

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Getty Images An obscure tariff law loophole passed by Congress in 1930 – the de minimis exemption landed in the White House’s crosshairs again in recent years after lawmakers raised concerns that the rule allows foreign retailers to evade tariffs and scrutiny of their packages at the border. —Annie Nova,gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 13 Sep. 2024

The competition was intense with multiple passes by each team, and increasing speeds of up to 170 mph. —Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024

Both nominees' plans would have to be passed by Congress, which has the power of the purse. —Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 11 Sep. 2024

The vote on the sweeping constitutional reform — under which Mexicans would elect judges by popular vote — was later passed by the Senate, clearing a key hurdle. —Alexandra Banner, CNN, 11 Sep. 2024