skim over

Example Sentences

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The overall tension allows us to skim over the flaws and foibles in the script, especially when the resolution is so hard-fought.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2024

"It's important we don't skim over what happened."

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2024

Hydroplanes, fast motor boats designed to skim over the surface of the water, will speed by on Lake Washington at over 200 mph as they compete throughout the weekend.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2023

Casual readers often ignore or skim over Wikipedia’s references, but they play a crucial role in its editorial process.

From Slate • Sep. 29, 2022

But then the starter would set the field off, War Admiral would drop down and skim over the track, and everyone would forgive him for his imperiousness.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand