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Origin of peeling
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A recent visit revealed peeling paint on the hotel’s facade, worn upholstery on some chairs and a few carpets that had been patched unevenly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Perhaps the biggest downside of garlic is the prep work: peeling and mincing individual cloves can be a nuisance even for the everyday home cook.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
Previously, thin layers of MoSe2 were created using exfoliation -- a method similar to peeling layers off a crystal with adhesive tape.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
The intricate patterns and iconic brick walls that once defined the kitchen have fallen into disrepair - plaster peeling from cracked walls and sections of the floor beginning to cave in.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
Oma whimpers as they empty drawers, lift mattresses, peeling wallpaper for secret hideaways.
From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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