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skipping

British  
/ ˈskɪpɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act of jumping over a rope that is held and swung either by the person jumping or by two other people, as a game or for exercise

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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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