skim
Example Sentences
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"Skim excess foam off the top, keep the solution away from wood accents, and be careful not to use too much water, as this can cause further staining and fabric shrinkage."
From Salon • Jul. 24, 2022
Skim the foam off the top, reduce the heat to low to maintain a bare simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
From Washington Post • Apr. 15, 2022
Skim the fat and foam from the liquid as often and as thoroughly as possible.
From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2021
Skim, pour into sterilised jam jars and cover immediately.
From The Guardian • Apr. 28, 2020
Skim over the pages, to see if Khalid had given me a clue about where I can find him.
From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender
Vocabulary lists containing skim
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Blanch, Poach, and Scald: Cooking Methods
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Common Core Grades 7–8, List 6
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