skip

Example Sentences

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Finn’s dry observation—that the ancients didn’t skip leg day—was more general.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The itineraries frequently sent each of the three co-chairs to five or more countries each week because the United Bid couldn’t afford to skip any of them.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

He was however conspicuously set to skip the main international ceremony marking the anniversary of the landings, which heralded an end to World War II, later in the afternoon.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 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

At times he’d be overcome by sudden ecstasy and prance about on high rocks, or skip along the limbs of trees, shouting meaningless syllables.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig