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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Both bills were passed by the Senate Health and Judiciary committees along party lines and will be heard next by the Senate Appropriations Committee.
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Claudia Boyd Barrett, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The Marquette Greenway will pass by the museum, Bonta said.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Churchgoers mourn beloved pastors People passing by the Pentecostal City Mission Church were overcome with emotion Friday after learning the horrific details of the crash that killed their beloved bishop and assistant pastor.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
After the presentation, and pro/con arguments were made by multiple people during the city council meeting, the measure was passed by a 7-2 vote.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
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Claudia Boyd Barrett, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The Marquette Greenway will pass by the museum, Bonta said.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Churchgoers mourn beloved pastors People passing by the Pentecostal City Mission Church were overcome with emotion Friday after learning the horrific details of the crash that killed their beloved bishop and assistant pastor.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
After the presentation, and pro/con arguments were made by multiple people during the city council meeting, the measure was passed by a 7-2 vote.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Pass by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20by. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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