peel
Example Sentences
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Looking straight at my hiding place, he peeled his lips back, opened his mouth, and let out another one of those squalls.
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“We have the ability to peel back the curtain,” he added.
From MarketWatch
One of the labels was peeled back a little, and Jonah could see the words, “Winnetka, Illinois” below.
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She peeled a banana, dropped it onto a piece of bread, and sprinkled it with fresh seaweed.
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Roots, stems, leaves, and peeled fruits were ground separately for analysis.
From Science Daily
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