will pass

phrase

: to be acceptable
The work isn't perfect, but it will pass.

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The church expects as many as 25,000 people will pass through the building each day — more than 4 million total over the six-month open house. — Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 Overnight from Thursday to Friday, the moon will pass into the shadow of the Earth sending part of the world into total darkness. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 In this case, Earth will pass between the moon and the sun, casting a reddish-orange shadow onto the moon. — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 The pedestrian bridge will pass over the Disneyland Monorail track that runs parallel to Harbor Boulevard on the west side of the street. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for will pass

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

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