pass over
Britishverb
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(tr, adverb) to take no notice of; disregard
they passed me over in the last round of promotions
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(intr, preposition) to disregard (something bad or embarrassing)
we shall pass over your former faults
Example Sentences
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But the company has struggled for years as inflation-weary consumers pass over its dependable brands in favor of cheaper generic options.
From Barron's ● Feb. 23, 2026
Skattebo was injured midway through the second quarter after attempting to catch a pass over the middle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2025
Melissa is forecast to pass over Cuba by Wednesday before moving through the Antillas Mayores and out into the Atlantic.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2025
During the whole lifetime, SPO will repeatedly pass over both poles, with extended high-latitude observation windows lasting more than 1000 days.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2025
I want to make the shadow pass over all the clean, startled faces, all those who believe in president grandfathers.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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