as in to pass over
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Princess Iman isn’t the only sibling the throne passes over— her younger sister, Princess Salma, is in the same spot.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025 -
If he’s passed over for the coordinator job again — Penn State did this last year with Allen — at some point, Poindexter might need to go elsewhere to take that next step.—
Audrey Snyder,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Johansson shared that Rose recently ignored a boy who had a crush on her, leaving him feeling hurt.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
24 Jan. 2025
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Except a funny thing happened when the Chiefs dialed up the call in overtime: The 49ers basically ignored Hardman.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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Liska and Copper’s text also, uncomfortably, makes constant, slighting reference to Bachrach’s body.—
Helen Shaw,
The New Yorker,
13 Dec. 2024
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The deference being shown to the Big Ten and SEC conferences isn’t sitting well with some outsiders, who feel they are being slighted by the CFP selection committee.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
19 Nov. 2024
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And don't forget to follow Allure on Instagram and TikTok—or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
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Both groups will try to forget about their record and season to date on Thursday during the first of two games.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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This comment may come from a good place, but still manages to disregard what makes the birthing parent comfortable.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
23 Jan. 2025
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In the case of one Premier League manager, any player falling below a certain value — literally any player — is disregarded instantly.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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While politicians spent years virtue-signaling and high-fiving themselves, basic services and infrastructure were neglected.—
William Choslovsky,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Jan. 2025
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Our city is great, but the bedrock of its greatness is being neglected.—
P.J. Byrne,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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