pass
verb (used with object)
to move past; go by.
have passed
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present perfectof pass.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But CoreWeave wouldn’t have passed the screen anyway, because its third-quarter gross profit margin narrowed from the year-earlier quarter and cash flow was negative.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026
All but a handful of these proposals have passed, with the exception of measures on the ballot in Idaho, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026
It’s designed to honor the memory of cherished animal companions that have passed away, and all Zoo guests may participate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
Washington, Minnesota, Oregon, Maryland and Virginia have passed similar versions, and Florida upgraded its law with a 2026 mandate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
If a White Lady had appeared he would have passed the time of day with her.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
