skirting
Example Sentences
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With the leak's Maryland location upriver from Washington, much of it found its way to the waters skirting the US capital.
From Barron's
Jonah ran for the window, skirting the table.
From Literature
The two-lane loop threads its way among forests and A-frames and cabins, skirting the waters of June Lake and the lake’s village, which is only a few blocks long.
From Los Angeles Times
Some regulators say prediction markets are skirting sports-betting laws, which can call for licensing reviews, addressing gambling addiction and monitoring for fraud.
Mr Pearson recommended sealing gaps around skirting boards, letter boxes and even light fittings.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
