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

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

If you have itching, flaking, rashes in the scalp, Krueger says that may be a sign you may need to wash more frequently.

From National Geographic • Aug. 22, 2023

The burn was healing, and now the layer of damaged skin was flaking away.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez