skim over
Example Sentences
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The overall tension allows us to skim over the flaws and foibles in the script, especially when the resolution is so hard-fought.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2024
"It's important we don't skim over what happened."
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2024
“And let’s not skim over the facts here: Whole milk is truly the cream of the crop in delivering these key vitamins and nutrients to growing children.”
From New York Times ● Dec. 13, 2023
Casual readers often ignore or skim over Wikipedia’s references, but they play a crucial role in its editorial process.
From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2022
Growing frantic, Mrs. Weidenbach let her gaze skim over Mary Alice and me.
From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck
