peel
Example Sentences
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Justice Clarence Thomas famously peeled a 15-cent price sticker off a cigar package and pressed it onto the frame holding his Yale Law degree.
A house drink — sparkling water with a curl of citrus peel, a quick batch of punch — a bowl of spiced nuts, a tiny tray of chocolate squares — whatever feels unmistakably yours.
From Salon
And Mr. Sklenar, who was in “It Ends with Us” but is a relatively fresh face at the movies, smartly underplays his increasingly pivotal role, from which he slowly peels back the layers.
If you’re expecting a larger crowd, pile ice on large platters, spread your shrimp out on top and let everyone peel their own.
The latest plant-based hydration beverage on the market is being touted as “the peel good beverage” that offers “a bunch of nutrients.”
From Los Angeles Times
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