skewing
Americannoun
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a process of removing excess gold leaf from a stamped surface.
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skewings, the gold leaf so removed.
Etymology
Origin of skewing
First recorded in 1850–55; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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From a tactical standpoint, the setup suggests the risk/reward is skewing toward a near term bounce rather than renewed downside.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
In the U.S., demand is skewing heavily toward the more expensive Pro and Pro Max models — a development that could lift Apple’s average selling price and boost its margins.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 9, 2026
This is a top-five value for 62% of Americans, albeit skewing higher with younger generations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025
"You have to have some level of control, but at the moment it's skewing the competitive landscape," he said.
From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025
One pudgy 140-pound rider earned a place in reinsman legend by fooling a profoundly myopic clerk of scales by skewing the readout to register him at 110.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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