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During the draft, the Rams passed on the opportunity to select former USC receiver Makai Lemon and opted instead to pick Simpson, Stafford’s heir apparent.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

That wealth could be passed on to family members or the next generation of small-business owners looking to pave their own paths.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

Their findings were soon passed on to U.S. soccer officials, sources told the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

A spokesperson for Rubis said if wholesale prices continued to fall it expected "to see further reductions passed on over time".

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Even the people we passed on our daily walks were perfectly predictable.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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