skirt

Example Sentences

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Lloyd's List Intelligence said most of these vessels belonged to the so-called "shadow fleet" -- ships used to skirt Western sanctions and regulations, typically linked to Russia and Iran.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

There’s also a mouth-watering 100-ounce American wagyu skirt steak served with shishito peppers, pickles and charred carrots.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

On Evie, a reader can scroll from “7 Iced Starbuck Dupes With a Fraction of the Calories” to meditations on the health risks of hormonal birth control and vaccines that skirt any of the benefits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

This can allow them to sell stock during blackout periods and skirt stock-sale rules that would otherwise apply to corporate insiders.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Her manner changed, the affable mood withdrawn as she clasped her hands against her long skirt.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu