skirt
noun
the part of a gown, dress, slip, or coat that extends downward from the waist.
are skirting
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present progressiveof skirt.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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It lays out what’s required to get generous tax breaks on sales, and it also shows just how deep the IRS can dig if it suspects taxpayers are skirting the law.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
He also worries Russians are skirting laws meant to protect local employment, such as those banning non-Thai citizens from being tour guides or majority owners in private businesses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2025
Oftentimes, lawyers and disability rights advocates say, landlords are skirting the law to reject tenants.
From New York Times ● Oct. 31, 2023
Other claims like “free range” are clearly defined by the USDA, but some producers are skirting requirements.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 14, 2023
It is evident we are skirting more disturbances, and I sincerely hope it will not mean altering course more to the west.
From Scott's Last Expedition Volume I by Robert Falcon Scott
