Example Sentences

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In recent years, China has peeled away several of its former allies.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

Our company has peeled back that pricing on average 10% to 15% from the peak.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2023

Atlanta has peeled off 12 straight road wins, a single-season franchise record and the longest run in the majors since Cleveland won 14 in a row in 2017.

From Fox News • Aug. 21, 2021

That it has peeled away the vulnerabilities in the American capitalist project.

From Slate • May 27, 2020

I barely recognize him, so much of him has peeled away.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman