Example Sentences

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Thankfully he woke up but, still faced with the prospect of school, he "skived off" and visited the library instead where he could relax and read.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2019

I skived off at one point and went to the Science Museum, which had just opened its Wellcome Wing focusing on contemporary science.

From Nature • Sep. 11, 2019

Last I heard, Melania had successfully skived off on a weekend trip to Camp David.

From The Guardian • Jun. 3, 2018

The only time Lampard has admitted getting into trouble at school – Brentwood, a public school – was when he skived off to play in a youth cup game for West Ham.

From The Guardian • Jun. 1, 2013

He must've skived off most days 'cause his empty desk became a sort of school joke.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell