peeling

Example Sentences

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A recent visit revealed peeling paint on the hotel’s facade, worn upholstery on some chairs and a few carpets that had been patched unevenly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Perhaps the biggest downside of garlic is the prep work: peeling and mincing individual cloves can be a nuisance even for the everyday home cook.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Previously, thin layers of MoSe2 were created using exfoliation -- a method similar to peeling layers off a crystal with adhesive tape.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

“Apartment Window” is nearly abstract, sandwiching a constellation of peeling, sun-bleached cartoon stickers between a reflected sunset and the stripes of vertical blinds.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

She pooched out her cheeks and inspected the trunk, parched and peeling from the drought.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai