Historical clue formulations

• Made the grade — 2023-08-07
• Made the grade — 2023-03-21
• Didn't fail — 2022-04-06
• Didn't bid — 2018-11-04
• Got a D or better — 2011-10-24
• Didn't accept, with "on" — 2011-02-20
• Said "no thanks" — 2005-06-21
• Was successfully disguised (as) — 2003-09-07
• Left behind — 2002-01-27
• Ticked away — 1998-11-21
• Forwent — 1995-01-21