skip out
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I’ve seen it in the bold bets self-proclaimed degen traders are making and in the Silicon Valley founders who skip out on sleep and a social life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
Perhaps young Jerry will skip out after a year — just like his boss does so often.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 3, 2026
India had to skip out of Fraley’s way.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 18, 2023
“Very frequently he’ll choose to skip out on his medications and do something like this,” Stephen Sor said in an interview outside his Brooklyn home.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 13, 2023
If I make a break for it now, I could skip out on this and ride the bus home like normal.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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