flaking
Example Sentences
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It appeared to London that the women thought she was flaking on their plans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
King recommends that people with dry or sensitive skin, as well as those with rosacea, stay away from ice facials, as the cold can be irritating and cause flaking and redness.
From National Geographic ● Feb. 21, 2024
It was white all over, but the white layer seemed to be flaking off.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2024
The long linear joints and the edges of scattered repairs are sites of significant flaking and paint loss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 18, 2024
A coating had to be developed, therefore, which in itself was fireproof, to put over the Beta cloth to prevent it from flaking off.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
