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Free sign upThe phrase "passed the bar" is correct and usable in written English.
It is often used to mean that someone has passed the bar exam, which is a test required to become a licensed lawyer. For example: "He passed the bar last year and began his career as a lawyer soon after."
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Berge had recently passed the bar.
I had passed the bar.
I passed the bar exam and was declared "fit".
He has not passed the bar in four attempts.
He passed the bar before attening Columbia Midshipman's School.
Nine of them passed the bar; six didn't.
He passed the bar in Portland in 2000.
He passed the bar exam on his first try.
After Darden passed the bar, he was hired by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office.
Having passed the bar, Daley went into private practice with his brother Michael.
He passed the bar exam and is well and widely read.
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