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skipping



NOUN
absenteeism
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Institutions, the firm said, will not be skipping the first of the so-called megacap IPOs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

A. I’ve had a few conversations lately with people who prefer skipping big summer trips in favor of the “shoulder” periods, May and September.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Russell, too, was admonished by Wolff when he made a sarcastic comment about the location at which Antonelli had chosen to give back the lead after skipping the chicane.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Abdullah took his job so seriously, Abdullahi said, that he would stand in the hot sun constantly peering around and at times skipping meals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“Not a dog,” I woof, skipping over the fact that I am currently stuck in place and couldn’t eat him even if I wanted to.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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