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pass on

















VERB
devolve
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VERB
get across
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Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK
miscommunicate


VERB
hand down
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"The males come out first and wait for the females, so that they have the best opportunities to mate and pass on their genes," Hoge said.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

With the airline likely unable to fully pass on these higher costs to customers, margins might be squeezed from 2Q onward, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Middleton gave Gohmert $300,000, and asked Krause to pass on the remains of his donation, $250,000, to the Gohmert camp.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

The move would save Americans $2.4 billion in regulations on the greenhouse gases that firms pass on to consumers, the EPA said.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

"Would you like me to pass on your thoughts as well?"

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse




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