skirt

Example Sentences

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Almost on a daily basis, police have arrested and put on trial farmers accused of trying to skirt the ban.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

And the company has found clever ways to skirt regulatory review for larger deals, allowing it to quickly snatch technology and talent away from smaller rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Jessie Buckley, the favorite to win the best actress Oscar for her portrayal of William Shakespeare's grief-stricken wife in "Hamnet," looked regal in a red Chanel off-the-shoulder bodice and flowing pink ball skirt.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

There’s also a mouth-watering 100-ounce American wagyu skirt steak served with shishito peppers, pickles and charred carrots.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

I’d forgotten just how good she was at hand-to-hand combat when she didn’t have a hoop skirt in her way.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin