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Lakers coach JJ Redick lamented that the NBA’s best three-point shooter passed up some good shots.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 2026

It is symbolic of your enterprising younger self, and all of those fancy cars and five-star vacations that you passed up on, perhaps using that money as a down payment on your next property instead.

From MarketWatch Apr. 6, 2026

Lorient extended their unbeaten run in the league to eight games with a 2-0 win at Rennes, who passed up the opportunity to move into Champions League places.

From Barron's Jan. 24, 2026

The Frenchman hailed an "outstanding" first half from his team, during which they took the lead through Yang Hyun-Jun and passed up several other chances.

From BBC Jan. 3, 2026

She passed up the stairs swiftly and silently and disappeared through the door leading to the west wing.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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