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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Economists think that tariffs might have put some upward pressure on prices in 2026, as some businesses such as clothing retailers waited until the new year to pass on higher costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Dominik Hardy gets his second TD pass on nice catch from Jayden Campos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Choosing per stirpes can provide a hedge if a child has children before the beneficiary designation is updated, so that a deceased child’s share will pass on to their descendants.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Cherki took Phil Foden's pass on the edge of the area, embarking on a slalom run surrounded by four Palace defenders, leaving them helpless before poking a left-foot finish past keeper Dean Henderson.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
The caller told Morse he wanted to pass on some information, but only on the strictest assurance that the source would never be revealed.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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