skipping

Example Sentences

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Skipping across the stage, she opened with three of her most upbeat songs – Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl, Femininomenon and After Midnight – only pausing to shed layers of her elaborate costume.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

Skipping Robert Rauschenberg’s “Hoarfrost” series of the 1970s is understandable, since the photographic imagery he scattered across yards of ephemeral silk pinned to the wall is largely figurative.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2023

Skipping over the boxes of Always and Tampax tampons, they made a beeline to a shelf with sanitary pads from the Honey Pot Company.

From New York Times • Oct. 1, 2023

Skipping the offseason program means Hunter has forfeited a $100,000 workout bonus.

From Washington Times • Jun. 14, 2023

Skipping over the complex course of Tisquantum’s life is understandable in a textbook with limited space.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann