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Example Sentences

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Leah hated Elisha so much that her detailed memoirs skipped years of her own life to make sure Kane’s name was not included in her version of the Fox sisters’ story.

From Literature

Gran would hardly notice, and I’d skip breakfast in the morning.

From Literature

He celebrated the U.S. men’s hockey team, though he still had to take a swipe at the equally successful women’s team that skipped the speech.

From Salon

He skipped town to avoid paying one red cent to your mother in child support, and now he’s back.

From MarketWatch

Similarly, skip big broad questions such as, “Which country in Europe is best for a college graduation trip?”

From The Wall Street Journal