skating

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This analysis suggests that the S&P 500 will be skating on thin ice over the next few quarters.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Film critics knocked “Michael” for its clichéd storytelling and skating over abuse allegations, but at movie theaters, costumes and moonwalking abound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

In a showcase of top-level skating, there was no podium spot for France’s Adam Siao Him Fa, who had been in second after the short program but dropped to fifth overall after a fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

After Hegseth gave us his version of news headlines, he performed a brief off-key song and dance before skating out of the room having accomplished little and settling nothing.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

“Maybe you will. If we have to run, maybe we’ll all be skating the ocean.”

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi