pass by

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!

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This all has been in response to a rule change passed by the NCAA granting future athletes five years of eligibility. — Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 The legislation passed by a 30-10 vote in the Senate Thursday and a 54-17 vote in the Assembly, both along party lines. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 From there, travelers board VIA Rail for Quebec City, to watch small towns and fall foliage pass by outside the window. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026 If passed by voters, Proposition 45 would speed up the CEQA vetting process for projects and limit the ability of project opponents to seek judicial intervention. — Dan Walters, Oc Register, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pass by

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“Pass by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20by. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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