pass by

verb

1. intr to go or move past
2. tr, adverb to overlook or disregard

   to pass by difficult problems

Example Sentences

"If you have a screen and an electromagnetic wave passes by, the wave doesn't propagate straight through," Medvedev said.

From Science Daily

Her head and body aim in opposite directions, as if she’s just heard her name beckoned from behind as she was passing by and is turning to look.

From Los Angeles Times

"Even simple things which most people just pass by and not even notice have been changed."

From BBC

She was a strong supporter of Healthy Streets L.A, which was passed by voters in March and requires the city to build bus and bike lanes.

From Los Angeles Times

Outside the gates people passed by to catch sight of the aftermath.

From BBC

Related Words

• pass over