How to Use skim off in a Sentence

skim off

verb
  • Strain the pan juices into a bowl and skim off the fat.
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 26 Nov. 2025
  • If any scum rises to the top, skim off and discard.
    — Anita Jaisinghani, Houston Chronicle, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Once the butter is melted, let the solids sink to the bottom and skim off any foam.
    — Laura Manzano, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Strain the broth through a fine‑mesh strainer, discard the vegetables, and skim off the fat.
    — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
  • After the soaking period, skim off any floating seeds.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Place the turkey carcass, water, sachet, ginger and onion in a large pot over medium-high heat, bring to a boil and skim off the scum.
    — Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025
  • Let stand for 1 or 2 minutes; skim off any foamy impurities with a tablespoon.
    — Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Add the leek greens, parsley, thyme, peppercorns, wine and water and bring to a boil, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface with a slotted spoon.
    — Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
  • Agencies often act as an intermediary between clippers and artist teams or labels, skimming off some of the budget upfront.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Uncover; skim off/discard any fat that accumulates on the surface, then add the potatoes, yuca, pumpkin, plantains and corn, stirring to distribute evenly.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, skimming off any foam or oil that might accumulate on the surface, until the meat is tender, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Entrepreneurs and venture capitalists—already wary of risky academic inventions—will think twice before investing in technologies where the government is waiting to skim off the top.
    — Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

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