skirting

Example Sentences

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With the leak's Maryland location upriver from Washington, much of it found its way to the waters skirting the US capital.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

The two-lane loop threads its way among forests and A-frames and cabins, skirting the waters of June Lake and the lake’s village, which is only a few blocks long.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

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

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

China this summer sent a cargo ship to the Polish port of Gdansk by skirting the North Pole, a route twice as fast as travel times using the Suez Canal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

Our tunnel finally opens up to a large expanse, an emerald lawn skirting a small gray house with a deep shady porch.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson