skipping

Example Sentences

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The bottom two rungs in the E-shaped economy have significantly cut their discretionary spending — with some even skipping meals, as McDonald’s highlighted in its latest earnings report.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Network audiences are also skipping “The Faithful,” but its sluggishness isn’t to blame for the premiere’s anemic ratings.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

A growing number of TSA agents have been skipping work or quitting because they’ve been missing out on paychecks, leading to much longer than usual security lines at a number of busy U.S. airports.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

They are borrowing Costco memberships, cutting back on nights out and skipping road trips.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

“Did you ever notice,” Isa said to Jessie after watching Big Zee stride down the street with his Chihuahua skipping behind him, “that we know everyone in this neighborhood?”

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser