flaking

Example Sentences

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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

Looking after dry skin every day with one—or all—of these natural remedies can alleviate uncomfortable itching and flaking all year long.

From National Geographic • Feb. 7, 2024

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

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2024

The family lives “seven in a two-bedroom in a fourth-floor walk-up with leaking pipes, flaking paint, inconsistent heat, quarrelsome neighbors, and a landlord who remembered them only when the rent was due.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2023

The leather is cracked and flaking, the thick shoulder strap leaves a brown mark on my blouse where the leather stain is rubbing off.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett