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Example Sentences

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He is weighing whether to skip the November election.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

A fundamental question in recent days was whether the state’s 23.2 million registered voters, who all received mail-in ballots, were waiting to vote or if they would skip the election because of malaise.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Beijing's defence minister is to skip the three-day Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore for the second year running, which analysts viewed as a sign of China's rising power.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

It is always best to ask the owner's permission before taking something from a skip.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

“We won't run off again. We won't skip school. We'll be responsible with the money. But Reggie still works for us through the end of his contract.”

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty