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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

Last year, the 37-year-old opted to skip the Jack Nicklaus-hosted event in Ohio for the first time since 2017, having also missed two signature tournaments at The Sentry and RBC Heritage.

From BBC • 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

I wouldn’t go to the family supper before the viewing—in fret, I’d skip the viewing, too.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles