flaking
Example Sentences
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Qubein, the newly appointed president, took a tour with his two college-age daughters and saw rust flaking off an old shower head.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2025
I talked to some friends about flaking, asking them how many times is too many times for someone to cancel a plan, and found that, as with everything in life, context matters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2025
Looking after dry skin every day with one—or all—of these natural remedies can alleviate uncomfortable itching and flaking all year long.
From National Geographic ● Feb. 7, 2024
It was white all over, but the white layer seemed to be flaking off.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2024
It did not give up enough light even for Coraline to make out the things that had been painted onto the flaking cellar walls.
From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman
