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skewer

[skyoo-er] / ˈskyu ər /


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And skewer others: the butterfly keyboard, FineWoven cases, walled gardens, Siri and AirPower.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

It’s no wonder “South Park” was able to skewer the government so easily.

From Salon • Aug. 15, 2025

Every political campaign needs a good slogan – a snappy phrase to energise voters and skewer opponents.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2025

Has Fraser met a sacred cow she wouldn’t skewer?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2025

Dad had devised a shortcut: an enormous skewer, eight feet tall, of thick iron.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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