1.   Pingel got the vital score after taking a pass from Brian Laudrup and slotting the ball past helpless Albanian keeper Foto Strakosha from close range.

2.   And other people of talent he badly needs will take a pass on serving their country.

3.   And when it comes to high-flying computer companies like Intel Corp. and Microsoft, Buffett will take a pass.

4.   Anderson went to the hoop and took passes from the Mailman, who was out on the wing entertaining Dennis Rodman.

5.   As he was saying that, he had already taken a pass on endorsing Guerriero.

6.   Asked his thoughts on facing either one, Jackson took a long pause, then he took a pass on stirring the pot.

7.   At first, the chief took a pass.

8.   At its next two meetings in August and September, however, Fed policymakers took a pass on another rate reduction.

9.   Baer ultimately took a pass on the plan and sent his informer back to get more information.

10.   Bailey found McCoy for a layup, then took a pass from Dollar and dunked powerfully.