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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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She’s a good shooter and passer and plays bigger than her size.
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
Wins were the main one - just 21 of them in five seasons - but categories like passer rating and completion percentage were the worst of any quarterback during that time.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2026
Time after time, the star passer dropped back to pass only to be instantly swarmed by Seattle defenders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026
It was his last feast, and the last dance song of this feast sounded mournful to the ears of the distant passer, who knew what it was.
From Legends of The Kaw The Folk-Lore of the Indians of the Kansas River Valley by Voe, Carrie de
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
Quarterbacks are at the top, with 11 passers now having received deals worth more than $50 million a year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
Regardless, Willis is likely to land a handsome payday, due to the scarcity of desirable passers and the number of teams that badly need one.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
His hairs were white and scattered, and his eye gazed vacantly upon the passers by.
From Olive Leaves Or, Sketches of Character by Sigourney, L. H. (Lydia Howard)
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