skimmer
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Dozens of bright red flame skimmer dragonflies chase around a hand-dug pond and rubble-strewn stream.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2024
The Navy has also kept a skimmer on standby so it can remove any pollutants quickly.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 27, 2023
She also bagged the top female open stone skimmer title at the Welsh championships held at Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, in June 2022.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2023
Fry a few pakoras at a time for 5 to 7 minutes, turning the pakora occasionally with a skimmer or slotted spoon to promote even browning.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2023
He slowly moved the pool skimmer into position.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
The most widespread practice was that of the so-called "salary skimmers" -- lawmakers who take a cut of their employees' pay.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
Some have asked for more efficient trash skimmers that could help prevent waste from clogging the treatment plant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2024
In addition, Trans Mountain paid on behalf of its shippers for dozens of additional oil skimmers, landing craft, response barges and to hire more spill response staff at multiple bases between Vancouver Harbour and Ucluelet.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 29, 2024
While skimmers are designed to collect larger pieces of floating trash, many plastics are too small for the vessels to capture, Mr. Muffett said.
From New York Times ● Jun. 14, 2023
The stiff ocean breeze blew the hats off and there was much laughter when the boys pulled the skimmers back by the cords.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
