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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“When support is extended across the income distribution, it sustains demand that firms can then use to pass on higher costs—forcing monetary policy to tighten more than it otherwise would,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
“Making that move on the straightaway was big because I knew it was one of our only chances to get a pass on Pato,” Palou said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026
Lindsday Australia has raised fuel levies to pass on a more than 70% rise in diesel prices since February to customers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
After buying several works by Anita, she asked the store to pass on a message to the artist, while also asking if she would like to attend the show and meet afterwards.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
“My Aunt Rose says that the reason spirits don’t pass on to the afterlife is because they’ve got unfinished business. I think yours is finding out who killed you, and why.”
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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