shedding

Example Sentences

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If the 29-year-old navigates his way to this year's final, will the prospect of finally shedding his unwanted tag become too much of a burden to bear?

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The new investment comes as Unilever cements itself as a beauty, wellness and personal-care company after shedding slower-growing food brands.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Colbert ascended to the pinnacle of US late-night TV when he was named host of the CBS flagship, shedding the character and employing his own voice.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

A major twin study is shedding new light on the long running debate over nature versus nurture, suggesting that genetics may play a far larger role in future success than many people realize.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Inside, I started shedding layers, stuffing them into my backpack as I headed for the cafeteria to wait for the first bell.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows