skimmed
Example Sentences
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Below them is John, in prison regarding the aforementioned gas scam; a career con man, he skimmed that missing $10 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
The drop was driven mainly by falling cheese and butter prices, due to ample supplies and strong global competition, while milk powder prices edged higher, supported by renewed import demand for skimmed milk powder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
They’re skimmed over, but not in a manner that feels reluctant or incurious.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2025
Based between an ancient burial mound and a rusting tin hut, the men stood on top of a nuclear fallout bunker, while aircraft skimmed them at terrifyingly low altitudes.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2025
“To be honest, I sort of skimmed them....”
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
