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But in 2001, when Taiwan was ruled by the pro-independence President Chen Shui-bian of the Democratic Progressive Party, Taipei skipped the summit after host China faxed the invitation and rejected the government's choice of representative.
From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026
“I don’t care who wins in the 40th,” said Orange County Democratic Party Chair Florice Hoffman, who skipped voting in the race.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
The victory was aided by a 19% abstention rate, one of the lowest on record, after a push to mobilize voters who skipped the first round.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Mine is that I put in the hours, skipped trips I wanted to take and turned down a chance to go part time at 58 because I wanted us secure.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
Ella skipped under a massive live oak that grew out of the center, its ancient arms a canopy of wind chimes, blue glass bottles, and shimmering orbs.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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