Pass·over
ˈpas-ˌō-vər 
: a Jewish holiday beginning on the 14th of Nisan and commemorating the Hebrews' liberation from slavery in Egypt
passed over; passing over; passes over
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Examples of Passover in a Sentence
Verb
you seem to have passed over an important e-mail notice
I'd be willing to pass over this latest episode of tardiness if there hadn't been so many before.
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Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Aug. 2024
In April 2024, during Passover, a group of American rabbis approached a border crossing in Israel.
—Atalia Omer, The Conversation, 21 May 2024
Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2024
Here are the top headlines: Vice President Kamala Harris officially chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate for her presidential campaign — passing over Gov. Andy Beshear.
—Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 7 Aug. 2024
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Noun
As America’s Jewish spouse of a vice president, Emhoff led Passover celebrations at the White House and espoused support for Israel.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Aug. 2024
In April 2024, during Passover, a group of American rabbis approached a border crossing in Israel.
—Atalia Omer, The Conversation, 21 May 2024
Verb
While Crudup, Marcia Gay Harden and Reese Witherspoon scored nods in 2022 for the show’s second season, The Morning Show itself again was passed over for a drama series nomination.
—Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Aug. 2024
Here are the top headlines: Vice President Kamala Harris officially chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate for her presidential campaign — passing over Gov. Andy Beshear.
—Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Passover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Passover. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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Passover
1 of 2 noun
Pass·over
ˈpas-ˌō-vər
: a Jewish holiday celebrated in March or April in honor of the freeing of the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt
pass over
2 of 2 verb(ˈ)pas-ˈō-vər
1
: to ignore in passing
2
: to pay no attention to
Etymology
Noun
so called because in Exodus 12:23–27 the Lord passes over the homes of the Israelites in killing the firstborn in Egypt
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