I was forced, too, to wonder if my previous world-views had not been too pallid, too superficial, and altogether too 'rational' — mere skimmings or skatings on the surface of reality[…]
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The sport of skimboarding.
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Ellipsis of price skimming.
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Ellipsis of cream skimming.
What will be the unintended adverse effects of changes in payment? Will patient “skimming” lead to worse access for complex patients?
I was forced, too, to wonder if my previous world-views had not been too pallid, too superficial, and altogether too 'rational' — mere skimmings or skatings on the surface of reality[…]
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The dragonfly was skimming across the water.
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I'm skimming his report right now.
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If you want to get a long-drawn benefit from this book, don't think once skimming the cream is enough for that.