Sentence examples for had passed up from inspiring English sources

So far he had passed up the dare.

She had passed up flight attendant school to relocate, even forfeiting a down payment.

He had passed up an invitation to be on "Nightline" to arrive bright and early.

But he had passed up pro basketball and was attending Columbia University's dental school when the scandal broke.

He initially turned down Ms. Herman's request to appear in Avenue magazine, and he had passed up the chance to represent his father on a 2004 deal.

For years he had passed up family weddings and graduations, town meetings, dedications and book awards, cocktail bashes and boat gams and garden parties.

How could I have passed up all those shopping opportunities?

Meantime, we've passed up other options and Korean Air has had our money for three months.

This year, Mr. Santorum has passed up similar opportunities to correct misstatements about the president's background.

Twice a year since then he has passed up the opportunity to do so.

He has passed up high-profile gatherings like a recent conservative conference in favor of events back home.