skinned

Example Sentences

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With the help of neighbors, he skinned it, securing enough meat for the entire settlement for several days.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

It was her husband returning from the day's hunt, a large plastic bag in hand containing a skinned seal.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

"I was a very different person back then, very thick skinned, incredibly ambitious."

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

A magnificent hummus, silky from skinned chickpeas, can stand alone in its glory.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025

When the mock war is over, my eye is blackened and both of my knees are skinned and the gold side has won the second and third battles.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black