skipping
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Millions of Americans are skipping their colonoscopies due to concerns about the cost, time commitment and undergoing a procedure with anesthesia.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
This year Starbucks will hand out coffee to San Francisco Pride marchers, but is skipping its usual sponsorship, according to a spokeswoman.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Russell, too, was admonished by Wolff when he made a sarcastic comment about the location at which Antonelli had chosen to give back the lead after skipping the chicane.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Abdullah took his job so seriously, Abdullahi said, that he would stand in the hot sun constantly peering around and at times skipping meals.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
“I can tell. You look like you’ve been skipping meals. Once I’m done with this, we can grab a bite to eat.”
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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