skipping
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Skipping the entire clay-court season had been a viable option, considering she had only played four matches in the previous three months because of a viral illness and its after-effects.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
Skipping forward in two 12-year intervals, the film asks questions about love, time and geographic barriers that strike a nerve in all manner of viewers.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2024
Skipping this step will result in chipping, bubbling, and peeling paint, which will require extensive re-painting.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2023
Skipping over the boxes of Always and Tampax tampons, they made a beeline to a shelf with sanitary pads from the Honey Pot Company.
From New York Times • Oct. 1, 2023
Skipping classes would be a challenge if I wanted to keep my grades up.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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