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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His side looked nervous with ball in hand, too willing to pass up the chance to run at the Tongans and pass the buck.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
He seemed unwilling or unable to pass up the chance to listen to the endless, empty flattery coming from the stage, along with the cheers of thousands of rambunctious supporters.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
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
Still, in Musk’s view, the market opportunity in AI is too big to pass up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to support the crown jewel of Clover City.”
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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