peel
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The new coating also began to peel off the surface.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
The $14.7-million repainting of the Reflecting Pool became particularly controversial last month after algae overtook the renovated pool and the new paint appeared to peel off.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
He said he "didn't destroy, rip, tear, peel, or remove any part" of the paint and described his arrest as "arbitrary, capricious prosecution".
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
They peel back the Coke label, check what's there before they buy, and re-stick the label as they approach the register so their money isn't wasted by landing a fifth Raúl Jiménez.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
The three remaining Richardson children watched the firemen set down their axes and peel away their smoky yellow coats.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
The only delightful new practical shot is when Johnson peels a banana with his teeth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
“Age peels away the misconceptions. You become clearer about what you know to be true,” Fouther said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
Male jewel beetles, having evolved to respond to the exciting sight, are known to mistake orange peels for potential mates and die in a fruitless attempt to impregnate them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
Caporale also suggests swapping the traditional maraschino cherry garnish for something more elevated, like a braided twist of citrus peels.
From Salon ● Jan. 18, 2026
“You were hungry,” the waitress says, studying the orange peels.
From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead
The upcoming week is light on economic-data reports, though investors will be keeping their eyes peeled for Wednesday’s release of the Fed’s minutes from their June meeting.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 5, 2026
Soldier Ivan Pyrtsu -- on rare leave from his unit -- had his eyes peeled on his three daughters as they dived into the cool water.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
Spaeny: I just got back from home last night, and I always feel a layer gets peeled off when I’m there.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
Chinese white-birch plywood sandwiches sheets of white poplar wood between outer layers of birch veneer, which is peeled from logs that are typically harvested in Siberian forests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
He took a thin fold of bills from the top drawer of his desk, licked his finger, and peeled several off.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Or maybe you’ve experienced the unique frustration of peeling off a price tag and ending up with a stubborn gooey patch?
From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2026
Lettuce and other leafy foods with multiple layers pose a higher risk of contamination, but with a vigorous wash and peeling the outer layers, even the greens can be saved.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Former canoe racer David Hearn is accused of pulling at a layer of peeling sealant used in a renovation project that President Trump had personally championed and later claimed was targeted by vandals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Chunks of blue paint are peeling off the bottom just two weeks after multi-million dollar renovations were completed.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
“I’ll let him know,” I said, peeling my legs off the porch planks.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
