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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Four ships were allowed to pass on Wednesday, the fewest so far in April, according S&P Global Market Intelligence, down from more than 100 a day before the war.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Therefore, "the most immediate lever" for airlines to preserve their operating margins is to "pass on the increased costs to ticket prices".
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
But he says some smaller independent forecourts - which buy oil as it costs on the day rather than in advance at a set price - may be quicker to pass on reductions.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
A team spokesman said last week that Moreno would pass on an opportunity to clarify his remarks about fan priorities.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
He winces while saying her name, and now I see why he's given me a pass on the newspaper mistake.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
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