skipping

Example Sentences

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He visited the island in 1958, skipping his Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduation ceremony to join his wife, who summered there growing up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

If the customer wanted cool, Jacobs would be their shepherd, skipping hand-in-hand with them into the future with abandon.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

The cost of healthcare has risen so much that people are skipping meals to afford it.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

They are borrowing Costco memberships, cutting back on nights out and skipping road trips.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

“Alter, I know you’ve been skipping meals. I can see it in your face. You know, if you ever need something, you’ll come to me, won’t you? Won’t you?”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros