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
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Marshall caught 13 passes for 217 yards last season, including big-game catches against Yorkville and playoff opponent Edwardsville.
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Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2024
After two 1,000-yard seasons to open his career, Cooper caught just 48 passes for 680 yards in 2017.
—Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2024
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Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2024
After two 1,000-yard seasons to open his career, Cooper caught just 48 passes for 680 yards in 2017.
—Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2024
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“Pass for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20for. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.
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