pass up
Britishverb
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informal to let go by; ignore
I won't pass up this opportunity
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to take no notice of (someone)
Example Sentences
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But it would seem the allure of the artificial-intelligence race, and the deep liquidity of U.S. dollar-denominated markets, has proven too compelling to pass up.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 28, 2026
You might have to pass up a job opportunity or have a tough conversation with a new colleague to ensure little annoyances don’t spiral.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
It is, however, a novel use of her forgery skills, and an assignment she’s too curious to pass up.
From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2026
Arsene Wenger's Arsenal managed to pass up almost identical leads five years apart in the 2000s, though Gunners fans could bathe in the glory of their Invincibles season in-between.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026
He doubted it was anything, but the fact that there was something in the middle of all this nothing made it hard for him to pass up.
From "Holes" by Louis Sachar
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