pass over

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But the company has struggled for years as inflation-weary consumers pass over its dependable brands in favor of cheaper generic options.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Mendoza didn’t throw the perfect pass over the defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

Melissa is forecast to pass over Cuba by Wednesday before moving through the Antillas Mayores and out into the Atlantic.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

During the whole lifetime, SPO will repeatedly pass over both poles, with extended high-latitude observation windows lasting more than 1000 days.

From Science Daily • Oct. 14, 2025

Suddenly he saw or felt a shadow pass over the high stars, as if for a moment they faded and then flashed out again.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien