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pass by

verb as in neglect, forget

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Unfazed by the rain, dozens of fans passed by the home every few minutes, with many peeking through the bay window, taking selfies in the doorway and lingering with curiosity.

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The bill, which was passed by MPs in an historic vote in June, must be approved by both Houses of Parliament before becoming law.

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On the final march, Buffalo moved 60 yards in 13 plays only to be undone when Bullock picked off a fourth-down pass by Allen.

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These files would not be released to the public, as the latest legislation passed by Congress allows the justice department to withhold information that identifies victims.

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Russia and Ukraine traded barbs on the floor of the General Assembly before adoption of the non-binding resolution, "Building a peaceful and better world through sport and the Olympic ideal," which passed by unanimous consent.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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