skimmed
Example Sentences
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He skimmed much of the resulting 140-page report, and landed on one conclusion: he was bold, aggressive and decisive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
They’re skimmed over, but not in a manner that feels reluctant or incurious.
From Salon • Oct. 12, 2025
Dwight, now 90, went through a few minutes of weightlessness with five other passengers aboard the Blue Origin capsule as it skimmed space on a roughly 10-minute flight.
From Seattle Times • May 19, 2024
By Friday night, officials had skimmed most of the oil, or about 85 gallons, from the ocean.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2024
He skimmed over the other passages, looking for some information about an antidote to treat the poison.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
