pass on
phrasal verb
passed on; passing on; passes on
: to die
—used as a polite way to avoid saying the word "die"
Have both your parents passed on?
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Nana Poku, who heads the Traders Advocacy Group Ghana trade union, said dollars are available on the black market but the high cost would be passed on to customers.
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Nana Oye Ankrah, semafor.com, 21 July 2025
Half of big employers are expected to pass on the insurance costs to employees by raising deductibles, copays or out-of-pocket requirements, according to benefits consultant Mercer.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 21 July 2025
His brother Ryan Liam Henry paid an emotional tribute following his passing on the social media site.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 21 July 2025
Which means the 510 horsepower from the twin-turbo V8 delivers outstanding acceleration, from standstill at the intersection to roll-on for passing on the highway or rushing up an onramp, in the speed range most of us use, below 100 mph.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Nana Oye Ankrah, semafor.com, 21 July 2025
Half of big employers are expected to pass on the insurance costs to employees by raising deductibles, copays or out-of-pocket requirements, according to benefits consultant Mercer.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 21 July 2025
His brother Ryan Liam Henry paid an emotional tribute following his passing on the social media site.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 21 July 2025
Which means the 510 horsepower from the twin-turbo V8 delivers outstanding acceleration, from standstill at the intersection to roll-on for passing on the highway or rushing up an onramp, in the speed range most of us use, below 100 mph.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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“Pass on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20on. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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