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flaking



NOUN
exfoliation
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It appeared to London that the women thought she was flaking on their plans.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 29, 2026

King recommends that people with dry or sensitive skin, as well as those with rosacea, stay away from ice facials, as the cold can be irritating and cause flaking and redness.

From National Geographic Feb. 21, 2024

It was white all over, but the white layer seemed to be flaking off.

From BBC Jan. 29, 2024

The long linear joints and the edges of scattered repairs are sites of significant flaking and paint loss.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 18, 2024

I walked with Farmer across the top of the Péligre Dam with its rusted railings and flaking concrete.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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