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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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The NFL, however, wasn’t ready to welcome the scandal-plagued passer with open arms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
And Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton, a smooth mover and passer but maybe not quite intense enough for Tuchel's liking, might just be the most disappointed of all.
From BBC ● May 22, 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
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
And in Lakenhall it was only every other passer who stopped and turned and stared.
From Peccavi by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)
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
The top 3% of gas passers who enroll in Hall’s study will have an opportunity to have their gut microbiome sequenced, which could help identify which bacteria contribute to intestinal distress.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
His thoughts far away and sombrely engaged, the young man watched the stream of passers, as it trickled across the distant opening.
From The Great House by Weyman, Stanley John
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