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Example Sentences

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The itineraries frequently sent each of the three co-chairs to five or more countries each week because the United Bid couldn’t afford to skip any of them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

He is weighing whether to skip the November election.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Beijing's defence minister is to skip the three-day Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore for the second year running, which analysts viewed as a sign of China's rising power.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The game will launch on current-generation consoles, PC and Nintendo Switch 2, marking the first mainline Call of Duty to skip PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

This is a very aside aside, something maybe only I am wondering about, so you are welcome to skip ahead if you want.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix