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The overall tension allows us to skim over the flaws and foibles in the script, especially when the resolution is so hard-fought.

"We saw the first one skimming across the grass and exploding in front of us," he said.

In trying to tell Rivers’ whole story, “Joan” winds up skimming the surface.

In Kazan, Vladimir Putin's task will be to skim over the differences and paint a picture of unity, while showing the Russian public – and the international community – that his country is far from isolated.

"It's important we don't skim over what happened."