skirting
Example Sentences
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The fleet is made up of ageing tankers that carry Russia's oil and gas around the world, skirting Western restrictions.
From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026
Mr Pearson recommended sealing gaps around skirting boards, letter boxes and even light fittings.
From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026
China this summer sent a cargo ship to the Polish port of Gdansk by skirting the North Pole, a route twice as fast as travel times using the Suez Canal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025
Ella lives in the “state,” she runs afoul of the “party,” but skirting these details feels too timid.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025
The skirting finally came to an end over dinner when the general put down his fork and said, “So, Amir jan, you’re going to tell us why you have brought back this boy with you?”
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
