peel
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An ode to imperfect fruit: Tangerines that are a breeze to peel.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
There are just so many ways to peel this onion.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
One is mechanical stress, in which repeated contact with water droplets creates friction that slowly erodes a coating or causes pieces of it to peel away.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
Finish the batter: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet just until combined, then fold in the carrots and candied peel, if using.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
When I found that original swastika, I was terrified, almost like I believed it could peel itself off the wall and squeeze the life out of me like a boa constrictor.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
This category includes Botox, fillers, chemical peels, dermabrasion, laser hair removal, nonsurgical fat reduction and skin tightening, and weight-loss medication such as GLP-1s.
From Slate ● Sep. 2, 2026
The solid, rectangular faces of pickleball paddles make them resemble pizza peels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
“Age peels away the misconceptions. You become clearer about what you know to be true,” Fouther said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
Bob Blumenfield would like to see Angelenos’ old banana peels and moldy bread stay local.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
Apple peels missed the pile and flew onto the floor.
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
Gail took over the company’s financials, swiftly gaining the trust of their creditors and negotiating payment plans that kept the business running until they had peeled themselves out of short-term debt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Indonesian villager Octavius wades through the forest in rubber boots and tattered joggers, ears pricked, eyes peeled, a telephoto lens on his phone primed to capture orangutans, monkeys or birds.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
Minutes after taking his seat, Garcia reached into a bag, pulled out the egg, calmly peeled it and ate it whole.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
After apparently topping off the tank, the Honda driver peeled off just as police arrived at the gas station.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
“I—I've made some mistakes,” said Nok, her voice cracking as she peeled her left arm away from her chest.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
The peeling facades, faded signs and cavernous auditoriums of such cinemas are remnants of a time when going to the movies was itself the main event.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
The black fabric tape covering the handle is worn and peeling.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Residents have long complained about a proliferation of high-powered cars racing down the city’s major thoroughfares, peeling out and doing doughnuts, and drivers revving their engines into the early-morning hours.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
As we can clearly see this week, the paint is peeling and we have no way to fix it.
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026
On the front of the building, faded yellow paint curled in strips, like peeling skin.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
