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Meanings of pass in English

Portuguese
tentativa
Spanish
conato

A usually brief attempt.

        tentativa
        Catalan
        passi
        Spanish
        pase

        (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate.

              passi
              Portuguese
              andada

              (Baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls.

                    andada
                    Portuguese
                    passo de montanha
                    Catalan
                    pas
                    Spanish
                    puerto

                    The location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks.

                          passo de montanha
                          Usage of pass in English
                          1
                          Higher energy prices increase transport costs which farmers pass on to consumers.
                          Reuters
                          2
                          YOUR boarding pass contains far, far more information than you might think.
                          News.com.au
                          3
                          The pass rate on the course so far is 80 per cent.
                          The Irish Times
                          4
                          UK police have said officers will pass the investigation to Spanish authorities.
                          The Irish Times
                          5
                          These people must pass certain background checks for possible past criminal convictions.
                          Reuters
                          6
                          If these are to come to pass however, teachers will need support.
                          The Irish Times
                          7
                          The government needs a simple majority to pass legislation in the Senate.
                          Reuters
                          8
                          While Parliament is prorogued, neither House can meet, debate or pass legislation.
                          Reuters
                          9
                          If that legislation doesn't pass, it seems likely future legislation will appear.
                          Wired
                          10
                          The government needs a two thirds majority to pass the proposed amendments.
                          Radio NZ
                          11
                          Asked about his specialist subject, he responds to each question: pass .
                          The Irish Times
                          12
                          And it shows this State and this society at a dangerous pass.
                          The Irish Times
                          13
                          More than 55 million people pass through Singapore's Changi airport every year.
                          Reuters
                          14
                          Lobbyists view Hensarling's support as necessary for it to pass the House.
                          Reuters
                          15
                          Gender-blind regulations Will the US ever pass a new chemical safety law?
                          The Guardian
                          16
                          I believe that just like any other crisis, this too shall pass.
                          Darkness on the edge of town
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                          Pass through the time
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                          Common
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