skimming
Example Sentences
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Was daddy dearest aware his son was skimming from the family operation?
From New York Times
Before you download an app, try skimming the user reviews.
From Washington Post
In northern Ukraine, he said friends of his have been reduced to skimming fuel from a ditch that was filled with diesel after a Russian attack on a train spilled fuel from several tankers.
From Reuters
He added that although the new payroll system had gone some way toward improving the situation, commanders were now skimming off their subordinates’ salaries.
From Los Angeles Times
Biles spent the afternoon with her boyfriend, Jonathan Owens, who was on pool duty in another video that showed the Houston Texans safety, 26, skimming the water.
From Fox News
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