pass for
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"I just felt we gave him the space to find that pass for that first goal."
From BBC • May 25, 2026
But with the rest of the market so pricey, card networks might even pass for a decent bargain at the moment.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
Bode explained that she had been unable to locate her virtual boarding pass for her connecting flight, so she approached the crew at the gate for assistance.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
And you are both taking a risk financially: Whatever you put on paper will only come to pass for one of you.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
He could more easily pass for human than Vivi, with the subtler point on his ears, light brown hair, and hazel eyes.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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