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Etymology
Origin of passer
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at pass, -er 1
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Reece James: Saw a well-struck long-range effort saved after 22 minutes and was arguably Chelsea's best passer.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
At the same time, their desperation to get rid of him presented an almost risk-free opportunity for the Vikings to take a flier on a talented passer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Morgan is a terrific passer who can attack downhill.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026
Tagovailoa, 28, had the best passer rating in the NFL in 2022 and the most passing yards in 2023.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 9, 2026
He am what you calls de buck passer.
From Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 3 by United States. Work Projects Administration
The many players in close proximity drew in opposition players and when this happened, USA looked to play direct passers for runners in-behind where fewer defenders were.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
By the early 2020s, most Premier League teams had replaced traditional shot-stoppers with impressive passers - with varying degrees of success.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Because of their wheeling and dealing, they also have three first-round picks next year when the class of passers is projected to be much deeper.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
After the team’s bumpy start, he led them to 10 consecutive wins while establishing himself as one of the top passers in the league.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 2, 2026
An old lady, who has apparently hung all her wardrobe out of window, in petticoats and silk hankerchiefs, is looking out from beneath these banners at the passers in the streets.
From Walks in Rome by Augustus J. C. Hare
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