peel

Example Sentences

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As this strain is released, the layers peel apart and curl into tight scrolls.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Gradually the members of the group peel away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Maybe it is plainly shameful to sit idly by, waiting for the police to peel back more layers of abominable detail, so it can be quickly disseminated to a hungry audience.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

“We have the ability to peel back the curtain,” he added.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 21, 2026

Autumn and Ama peel stray webbing from their clothes and weapons.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer