skimmed

Example Sentences

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He skimmed much of the resulting 140-page report, and landed on one conclusion: he was bold, aggressive and decisive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

This reduction in risk applied to various types of milk, including whole, semi-skimmed and skimmed.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2025

McCaskill had a gimme in the 40th minute that was stopped by the post and skimmed across the mouth of goal.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2024

By Friday night, officials had skimmed most of the oil, or about 85 gallons, from the ocean.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2024

With a maniacal look in her eye, Lady Constance slit open each letter, quickly skimmed its contents, and then proceeded to tear it into bits, which she carelessly let fall to the floor.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood