skipping

Example Sentences

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Institutions, the firm said, will not be skipping the first of the so-called megacap IPOs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Where Robinson excelled was in expert use of the helpful conditions with immaculate line and length, topped off with fingertip control to have the ball skipping off the seam.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

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

But skipping and delaying maintenance may mean bigger repairs later.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“It’s a perfect skipping rock, but I decided to decorate it with glitter like we used to.”

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt