After examining all the evidence, the judge passed sentence on the defendant yesterday.

The judge, passing sentence on the defendant, paused to ensure the family understood the consequences.

After a long night on the road, we finally passed the pikes before dawn.

The militia, passing the pikes, kept low and closed ranks as they advanced under heavy fire.

When the messenger passes the pikes, the guard lowers his spear to signal the camp.

After decades at the forefront, she passed the mantle to her deputy during the quiet ceremony.

When the long-serving director retires, she passes the mantle to her deputy with a quiet smile.

The retiring director emphasized that passing the mantle requires trust and careful mentoring.

After a long trial, the judge unfortunately passes sentence with a calm, expressionless tone.

During practice, the basketball team worked on their passe gardes to avoid turnovers against aggressive defenses.