pass on
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See pass away .
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Transfer something, as in Sign the card and then pass it on to the others , or Grandpa passed his tools on to his favorite grandson . Also see pass the torch .
Example Sentences
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His descendent, also Sir Hew Dalrymple, said he was "delighted" to now pass on stewardship of both islands and felt the charity was better placed than him to protect it.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
“He grew more confident with each pass on his drawing, and realized ... that much of the rightness of the drawing, of any drawing, came through time and diligence and discernment.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Earlier this year, however, companies from Levi Strauss to spice seller McCormick said they would pass on tariff costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
"The males come out first and wait for the females, so that they have the best opportunities to mate and pass on their genes," Hoge said.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
And so, if taking care of Daffodil Manor was Ophie’s job, maybe it was up to her to help the ghosts there to pass on?
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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