passed up
Example Sentences
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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
However, like the modern octopus, they would have been opportunistic and voracious predators, and wouldn't have passed up other prey if they had the chance.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 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
I passed up the street, looking as I went at all the houses to the right hand and to the left; but I could discover no pretext, nor see an inducement to enter any.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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