pass for
Example Sentences
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An unlimited pass for children ages 5 to 12 will cost $555 for the coming season, Vail said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
On first and goal from the Patriots’ one-yard line with 26 seconds remaining, Wilson’s pass for Ricardo Lockette was intercepted by Patriots rookie Malcolm Butler to seal the win for New England.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026
Although Shaheed didn’t catch another pass for the rest of the game, the Rams’ secondary had no choice but to devote precious resources to covering him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
Havertz showed his class after just two minutes with a defence-splitting pass for Viktor Gyokeres to blast in his 10th goal of the season.
From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026
If Gene Johnson were to put on a black leather jacket, he could pass for a roadie with the Grateful Dead.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.