skirting

Example Sentences

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A debate over a Massachusetts law recently went viral when a resident of Marblehead, Mass., accused the town of skirting the law’s housing mandate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The fleet is made up of ageing tankers that carry Russia's oil and gas around the world, skirting Western restrictions.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

Mr Pearson recommended sealing gaps around skirting boards, letter boxes and even light fittings.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

Soon we were crossing the Missouri River, roaring through forest and skirting naked farmland where this year’s corn crop had just been cut.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

My plan was to cling close to the skirting of the wall all the way round until I reached the kitchen door.

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl