pass by
Britishverb
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(intr) to go or move past
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(tr, adverb) to overlook or disregard
to pass by difficult problems
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Proceed past something, as in If you pass by a white house, you've gone too far . [c. 1300]
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Also, pass over . Disregard, overlook, as in Just pass by the first few pages and you'll get to the basics , or Ralph was passed over for promotion . [1300s]
Example Sentences
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In Tehran, euphoric opponents of the regime cheered and whistled as honking cars passed by.
“It took me passing by a few times before I realized what it was,” said Cordero.
From Los Angeles Times
The Department of Justice released a much larger tranche of documents in January 2026 in compliance with a law passed by Congress.
From Salon
He was waiting with colleagues in the back of the public meeting room during most of the afternoon, ready with friendly greetings for people as they passed by.
From Los Angeles Times
Typically Private Members' Bills from backbench MPs fall unless they are passed by both the Commons and the Lords in one parliamentary session.
From BBC
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