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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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Joe Burrow is an excellent passer, and Cincinnati’s defense looks improved.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 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
A 6-foot-4, blond-haired passer from California, Goff was straight out of NFL central casting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
At City, Ederson - a player who embodied Guardiola's tactics - was replaced by Gianluigi Donnarumma, who is a less capable passer.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Fresh from the spiritual battle in the Cave of Manresa, a grand self-mastery the reward of his struggle, no wonder the face of Ignatius compelled the reverence of the passer by.
From Heroic Spain by Elizabeth Boyle O'Reilly
In defenders Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez, United have punchy progressive passers from deep too.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
With more risk-taking, direct passers in the side, when United are asked to disorganise stubborn defences their long-standing habits can mean losing the ball more often.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Hookers must throw in at a line-out, scrum-halves are the most frequent passers and fly-halves the most regular kickers.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
It’s Mayfield’s belief that he should be part of the club of passers earning at that level, but he doesn’t plan to resolve the impasse anytime soon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
One picture there all passers scan, It rivets friend and stranger: Come, gaze on yonder guileless man, And tremble for his danger.
From A Selection from the Works of Frederick Locker by Hannah Jane Locker-Lampson
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