passed on
Example Sentences
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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
You can also set up a trust that continues to fund these brokerage accounts, even if you have passed on.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
The City Section Open Division baseball champion, Birmingham, and runner-up, El Camino Real, both passed on the regional playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Even if oil companies passed on the whole savings to consumers, national average gas and diesel prices would drop only about 4%.
From Salon • May 13, 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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