skipped

Example Sentences

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Schlamminger skipped the conference's morning sessions, preoccupied with worries about temperature fluctuations, pressure changes, and other tiny effects that might distort the results.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

A recent survey by the Senior Citizens League found that 57% of older adults had skipped one or more medical products or services in the past year due to costs.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Against the backdrop of market volatility stemming from the war in Iran, the firm skipped its purchase during the week of March 23, snapping a 13-week streak.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

“If the radiologist had carefully reviewed both breast mammograms at the first occurrence, I would have skipped the lumpectomy and radiation and gone straight for bilateral mastectomies.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

I skipped going to the cafeteria and ate half a bar of chocolate as I made my way to our lunch spot.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence