as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
I must pass up the offer to be chairman of this event
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Recent Examples of pass up
Netflix’s $320 million The Electric State is currently plummeting down its Top 10 movie list, now at #5 and dropping, passed up by a number of licensed movies from Despicable Me 4 to Kraven The Hunter to now, a new action movie that so far, is the best of the year.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Customers are changing their behaviors, passing up expensive sneakers and athletic clothing for basics.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Many fans, peers, and onlookers reacted, but one person who couldn’t pass up a chance to provide commentary is none other than 50 Cent.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The team already invested a lot of money in Cole Kmet, but Warren is extremely talented and can be used in creative ways, which is too good to pass up for the Bears.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Paul Tassi, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Customers are changing their behaviors, passing up expensive sneakers and athletic clothing for basics.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Many fans, peers, and onlookers reacted, but one person who couldn’t pass up a chance to provide commentary is none other than 50 Cent.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2025
The team already invested a lot of money in Cole Kmet, but Warren is extremely talented and can be used in creative ways, which is too good to pass up for the Bears.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pass up
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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to seize more territory in Gaza if Hamas continues to refuse to release the hostages.—
Rachel Wolf,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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However, as more businesses standardize their policies, the number of remote-friendly companies will shrink, leaving fewer options for workers who refuse to return.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The company must take the job listing down and reject all the candidates that applied.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Two lower courts had already rejected the legal challenge by Democrat Josh Kaul, who argues that Musk’s offer violates a state law.—
Scott Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Recent polls have suggested that dissatisfaction with Trump's handling of the economy is a key factor in his declining popularity.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Big Savage Mountain, Bear Pen, and Dan’s Mountain Wildlands all provide valuable habitat for our declining bird populations.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Some potential contenders have also turned down offers for the role, federal health officials said.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2025
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He was disappointed to be turned down by Central Saint Martins—the alma mater of Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, and other ambitious British designers.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Putter Honing your short game will save you a tremendous amount of throws over the years.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
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This time Withers had his left arm thrown over the shoulders of UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis, who stood beside Withers both literally and figuratively.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2025
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