passed on
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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
She passed on her remaining two attempts after safely locking up advancement.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
During the inflationary period of 2022, when several states paused their gas taxes, roughly 60-80% of savings were passed on to consumers, research by the Penn Wharton Budget Model External link shows.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
At one of the bookcases, he gave a misaligned book an orderly little push with his thumb, then passed on.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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