skimmed
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According to prosecutors, McCluskie, Williamson, and another consultant skimmed $225,000 from one of Becerra’s dormant campaign accounts and funneled it to McCluskie through various entities.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
Where this story takes place — which metaphysical realm it’s actually set in — is skimmed over entirely.
From Salon ● Mar. 8, 2026
He skimmed much of the resulting 140-page report, and landed on one conclusion: he was bold, aggressive and decisive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
Based between an ancient burial mound and a rusting tin hut, the men stood on top of a nuclear fallout bunker, while aircraft skimmed them at terrifyingly low altitudes.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2025
Then I skimmed the introduction, which was written by some lawyer guy.
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
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