shedding

Example Sentences

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If the 29-year-old navigates his way to this year's final, will the prospect of finally shedding his unwanted tag become too much of a burden to bear?

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Colbert ascended to the pinnacle of US late-night TV when he was named host of the CBS flagship, shedding the character and employing his own voice.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

As people navigate adulthood and personal growth cycles, challenging habits and shedding old identities, there are a few underlying questions: Who am I, really?

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

As atmospheric CO2 levels increase, the stratosphere becomes even more effective at shedding heat, causing temperatures there to drop.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

The worn yellow paint was shedding like an old dog.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben