make a pass

Example Sentences

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He’ll stand behind the net ready to receive the ball and make a pass to teammates who will quickly get the ball back to him for a goal with one flick of his wrist.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

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

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

“She made the selfless choice to make a pass for an easy goal rather than the big shot that could have been the game-winner,” Visitation Coach Haley Bowcutt said.

From Washington Post • Oct. 11, 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