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skipping

British  
/ ˈskɪpɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act of jumping over a rope that is held and swung either by the person jumping or by two other people, as a game or for exercise

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Skipping across the stage, she opened with three of her most upbeat songs – Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl, Femininomenon and After Midnight – only pausing to shed layers of her elaborate costume.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

Skipping needed permits also signals that the electrician does not take their work seriously.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 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 the offseason program means Hunter has forfeited a $100,000 workout bonus.

From Washington Times • Jun. 14, 2023

Skipping grades in school was part of Dad’s master plan.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey

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