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make a pass



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Sergio Perez sniffs out that this might be the moment to make a pass on Charles Leclerc, but the Ferrari driver is still in second, keeping the Mexican at bay.

From BBC Apr. 6, 2024

“I’m trying, but sometimes I see someone else and I’m trying to make a pass, then to find out that it’s not the best option,” Slafkovsky said.

From Seattle Times Feb. 8, 2024

He was replaced by Nic White, who was fouled by left winger Miriani Modebadze when trying to make a pass seconds before the break.

From Washington Times Sep. 9, 2023

Smith, whose puck-handling skills may not be as good as he thinks, tried to make a pass to Leon Draisaitl but Iafallo intercepted it and took a shot.

From Los Angeles Times May 3, 2022

Olanna turned to walk away because she was sure he was one of those men who claimed to have met her before only to have a chance to make a pass.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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