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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Railroads and truckers—many transporting goods from West Coast ports—pay through the nozzle and pass on some of their higher costs to customers across the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 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
Rodger said a second incident involving Doherty on 6 March 2024, saw her access details about a search warrant being executed and pass on details about it to the same man as before.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
You’re supposed to pass on something useful to your children.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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