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as in to stop
to come to an end
eventually, the storm passed
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as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
pass your forms to the department head once they're filled out
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as in to enact
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
Congress cannot pass any law restricting free speech
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as in to happen
to take place
and the destruction of the town came to pass, just as the seer had predicted
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as in to undergo
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
a presidential candidate who doesn't yet know how it feels to pass the scrutiny of the national press
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as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
he'll occasionally pass some insightful comment, but in general he doesn't have much to contribute
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as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
we appreciate the invitation to the party, but we'll have to pass I'll pass on the coffee
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as in to fly
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval
the finished product isn't perfect, but it will pass
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as in canyon
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
a mountain pass that was impassable during the winter
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as in road
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
take the second pass on the right
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as in ticket
a small sheet of plastic, paper, or paperboard showing that the bearer has a claim to something (as admittance)
a pass to leave the military base for the weekend
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as in realization
the state of being actual or complete
eventually, all their career goals came to pass
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Recent Examples of pass
Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Army intercepted six Navy passes but missed three early field goal attempts.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Dec. 2024
Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
In-person and online ticket passes and packages are officially on sale at festival.sundance.org/tickets.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Another remarked how every warm-up drill or passing exercise had a purpose and was all connected to the bigger picture.
—Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Army intercepted six Navy passes but missed three early field goal attempts.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Dec. 2024
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Tickets start at $165 for single-day general admission, with two-day passes available for $195.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 12 Dec. 2024
In-person and online ticket passes and packages are officially on sale at festival.sundance.org/tickets.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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And the jury agreed, handing her a 7-1-0 win, with only Kyle voting otherwise, for Sam.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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In the ’90s, Hollywood might have handed him its checkbook.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Some Broad Ripple Starbucks lovers woke up to a surprise Thursday morning while stopping to grab a cup of Joe.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
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Prisons were uniquely bad for spreading the virus and some inmates were released in part to stop the spread.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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This technique gives patients results that look natural, offers a speedier recovery, and leaves fewer scars.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Bruce found his bloody arrow, then left the area and walked to a barn to wait for his dad before tracking the deer.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 20 Dec. 2024
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Though states and municipalities are generally preempted from enacting their own limits, Congress allowed the EPA to waive the preemption rule to allow California to set certain regulations that are stricter than federal standards.Andrew Chung, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
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California lawmakers enacted two measures this year to provide further protection for consumers against overdraft and non-sufficient funds fees.Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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And while the Season 1 twist hooked enough viewers to perhaps justify that expense, the second season not only needs to remind them what happened years ago, but also pay off on the mystery—a feat few puzzle box shows accomplish.Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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And then also be assertive about, Hey, this is how change can happen.James Factora, Them, 18 Dec. 2024
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Over the three days, participants will undergo a series of evaluations, including anthropometric and athletic tests, skill development sessions, and competitive 5-on-5 games.Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Some patients undergo sclerotherapy, a medication injected directly into the malformation to shrink or close off the abnormal veins, according to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Officials said there's been no evidence of human to human transmission of bird flu anywhere in the United States.Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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She is thought to have walked east from the Mather Point area, possibly toward the Bright Angel Lodge or Hermits Rest, the park service said.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Dec. 2024
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This week, the District Court issued a ruling refusing to grant a stay (☆) (meaning that the injunction stays in place).Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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During this year's presidential race, Trump refused to release his full medical records, in contrast to Vice President Kamala Harris.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Pass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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