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

McCaskill had a gimme in the 40th minute that was stopped by the post and skimmed across the mouth of goal.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 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 felt the rush of wind, the needle-sharp fangs as they skimmed his snout.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman