pass over

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In 1973 it adopted the War Powers Resolution, passed over Richard Nixon's veto, to become the only lasting limit on unilateral presidential military action abroad.

From Barron's

Mr. Greeley was told to think of a person he knew that had passed over to the spirit world.

From Literature

I remember early on in my career I would get passed over on things because I wasn’t partying with people.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Here he opened the scoring inside three minutes, racing through from halfway to score after being released by Warren Zaire-Emery's pass over the top.

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