pass for
Example Sentences
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I was raised near the shore of Chicago’s slice of Lake Michigan, a body of water wide and blue enough to pass for the sea.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
All of the things that make him an unlikely ingénue — the flop sweat, the slight chunkiness, the desire to pass for a cute foodie — click into place.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Another photo he posted on social media placed him in the car park of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow, with another showing his pass for a Russian embassy.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
Most guests enter for free with Priority Pass, but you can also buy a day pass for $70 that includes drinks, food and gaming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
I gave what I hoped would pass for an eager look and turned my attention to my plate once more.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
