skipping

Example Sentences

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Abdullah took his job so seriously, Abdullahi said, that he would stand in the hot sun constantly peering around and at times skipping meals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Can you compensate for skipping exercise this week by doing extra workouts the week before?

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Skacel, the whirling dervish, in his pomp, skipping past defenders and rifling shots past goalkeepers, the little wonder tearing it up.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Now a collection of more than 300 business leaders say burdensome regulations are hindering growth—and that as a result, dozens of companies are skipping town.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Suzi and Dina come skipping over, followed by Emir and Nazim.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar