skim
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Skim milk powder rose on solid import demand from the Middle East, North Africa and Asia, while whole milk powder was mixed, with modest price increases in Oceania offset by lower quotations in Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
"Skim excess foam off the top, keep the solution away from wood accents, and be careful not to use too much water, as this can cause further staining and fabric shrinkage."
From Salon • Jul. 24, 2022
Skim the foam off the top, reduce the heat to low to maintain a bare simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
From Washington Post • Apr. 15, 2022
Skim the fat and foam from the liquid as often and as thoroughly as possible.
From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2021
Skim milk, crusts, middlings, bits of doughnuts, wheat cakes with drops of maple syrup sticking to them, potato skins, leftover custard pudding with raisins, and bits of Shredded Wheat.
From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
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Common Core Grades 7–8, List 6
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