pass by
verb
passed by; passing by; passes by
: to happen without being noticed or acted upon by (someone)
Don't let this opportunity pass (you) by!
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The existing tax, passed by voters in 2012 and extended in 2016, is set to expire in 2031.
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Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
According to Reuters, the same vehicle was also photographed passing by Swift's townhouse in the city.
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Unguarded and standing inside the 6-yard box, Spain's Pedro Porro redirected a pass by Álex Baena perfectly into the net for a 2-0 lead in the 66th minute.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Bahaa Qabbani said his brother, Fathi Qabbani, a married father of one son, worked at a shop near the site of the explosion and was passing by the cafe at the moment of the blast.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
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Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
According to Reuters, the same vehicle was also photographed passing by Swift's townhouse in the city.
—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Unguarded and standing inside the 6-yard box, Spain's Pedro Porro redirected a pass by Álex Baena perfectly into the net for a 2-0 lead in the 66th minute.
—
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Bahaa Qabbani said his brother, Fathi Qabbani, a married father of one son, worked at a shop near the site of the explosion and was passing by the cafe at the moment of the blast.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
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“Pass by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20by. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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