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skirr

verb

ˈskər

Definition of skirr

as in to explore

to go into or range over for purposes of discovery the film company will soon skirr the area looking for locations

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Many works around the country explored new electronic music technology.

— Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
There's a full rainbow of primal prints to explore, like this flowing calf-print caftan from Moroccan designer Fadila El Gadi.

— Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026

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Prosecutors argued during the hearing that the murders were premeditated, as a cup that was in front of Benning in a photo was missing when police searched the scene.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Kamran said rescuers were searching through the rubble after receiving reports that more children could be trapped beneath the debris.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 1 July 2026

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Buffalo acquired Zellweger for a second-round pick and prospect Anton Wahlberg in a trade with the Ducks on draft day.

— Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Florida also has Cole Reinhardt, Jonah Gadjovich and Crookshank under contract for next season to round out their forward group in addition to prospect Sandis Vilmanis.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

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