peel

Example Sentences

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"I didn't destroy or break or peel anything. By the time I realized what was going on, I was being put in handcuffs."

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

He said he "didn't destroy, rip, tear, peel, or remove any part" of the paint and described his arrest as "arbitrary, capricious prosecution".

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

The $14.7-million repainting of the Reflecting Pool became particularly controversial last month after algae overtook the renovated pool and the new paint appeared to peel off.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

Longer potatoes with a thin skin that makes them easier to peel, and varieties that crisp up when cooked to produce that perfect fluffy fry, were just a few of the company’s criteria.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

It took me a long time to peel off my frozen clothes and get into warm ones.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell