skipping
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Patients, of course, who will order these cheaper, unproven products via an 800-number or the internet, skipping appointments with real doctors who can provide accurate diagnoses and proven treatments.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
The Toss Master also has a third theory about the attraction of skipping stones across water.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
We would recommend skipping The Dog Stars and The Whisper Man, which were both disappointing adaptations of great books.
From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026
“Goals don’t get accomplished skipping days,” he said of his training routine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
The little shadow children parted before me and then followed, skipping along.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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