pass over

Example Sentences

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His pass over the middle was picked off by Da’Shawn Hand, who subsequently fumbled.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite the buzz around its leads, “Wicked: For Good” missed out on a Best Picture, Musical or Comedy nomination, and Jon M. Chu was again passed over for Best Director.

From Salon

During February and March 2024, they recorded three separate transits and clearly identified signals produced by the planet passing over these dark regions on the star.

From Science Daily

Wood left “The Daily Show” in 2023 after being passed over to succeed Trevor Noah as the full-time host of the Comedy Central show, which is still using a rotation of hosts.

From The Wall Street Journal

A shadow moved over the admiral’s face like a cloud passing over the moon.

From Literature