husked

past tense of husk
as in peeled
to remove the natural covering of the tedious task of husking coconuts

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  • Moscow struggled for several months to dislodge Kyiv from the area, although a fresh push in recent weeks has peeled back Ukraine's grip toward the border.
    Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Jeff Marks, director of portfolio analysis for the Club, said investors should keep their eyes peeled for any deals with other countries, which could improve optimism and sentiment in the markets.
    Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Husked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/husked. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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