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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
None asked more of a passer than McDaniels and his playbook.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026
Not, of course, for any lack of enterprise, or any dearth of heroes, for almost any passer in the street will serve for a peg to drape the gossamer of a dream upon.
From The Open Question a tale of two temperaments by Robins, Elizabeth
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
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
Stafford was regarded as one of the NFL’s top passers but had never won a playoff game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 12, 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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