passed by

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I was limping and being passed by people double my age.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

If passed by the Legislature and voters, the amendment would would require the regents to appoint two undergraduate and two graduate students to two-year terms beginning July 1, 2027.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

After being denied entry at multiple locations, the commission successfully sought a court order, but much of the day had already passed by the time the observers were allowed in.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

The House approved the measure, already passed by the Senate, sending it to President Donald Trump for signature.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

She passed by without letting Bubber play with her.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers