pass for

phrasal verb

passed for; passing for; passes for

: to be accepted or regarded as (something)

What passes for entertainment around here?

the ancient practices that once passed for science

Examples of pass for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On the Bucs’ second possession, the former Florida Gators star went 4-of-5 passing for 68 yards to set up Bucky Irving’s 5-yard TD run. —

Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2024 Williams was solid in completing 4 of 7 passes for 95 yards. —

Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2024 Advertisement During the scoring drive, Stick scrambled for an 11-yard run and threw a 15-yard pass to Stone Smartt. Stick completed five of 13 passes for 31 yards, as the Chargers only gained 71 total yards of offense in the first half, much of which came from Jaret Patterson’s runs. —

Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2024 Prizes include being able to watch Sabrina Carpenter’s set (on Saturday) from the front of the house — as well as similar viewing spots for Sturgill Simpson and Post Malone sets (both on Sunday) — and VIP Outside Lands passes for 2025. —

Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pass for

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