skimmers
- plural of skimmer.
Example Sentences
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The most widespread practice was that of the so-called "salary skimmers" -- lawmakers who take a cut of their employees' pay.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Some have asked for more efficient trash skimmers that could help prevent waste from clogging the treatment plant.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2024
From ATM skimmers to shady merchants who give you incorrect change or counterfeit money, money scams are everywhere.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2023
While skimmers are designed to collect larger pieces of floating trash, many plastics are too small for the vessels to capture, Mr. Muffett said.
From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2023
The stiff ocean breeze blew the hats off and there was much laughter when the boys pulled the skimmers back by the cords.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
