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He’s never heard of a doctor’s son running behind a garbage truck: “it’s a family business, passed on from father to son and from brother to cousin.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

It’s not clear whether Pulte’s grandfather, after whom he’s named, passed on any of his Fellowship relationships to his grandson.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Lisowski says: "These findings provide the first concrete evidence of how the Earth's magnetic field can be perceived within the body and passed on to the brain to guide movement."

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

She passed on her remaining two attempts after safely locking up advancement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Someone different will have to take you, so the favor gets passed on instead of paid back.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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