exfoliated

past tense of exfoliate
as in shed
to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside a soap that promises to help me exfoliate all that dry, flaky skin I've apparently been carrying around

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  • While not an exhaustive list, the above challenges shed light on the need for a structured and thoughtful approach to change management.
    Ebony D. Thomas, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • While no official decisions have been made, a new Facebook page is offering a comedic glimpse at a future when the Keller school district sheds some of its schools.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
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  • Also, keep your eyes peeled for self-serve kiosks with your airline’s brand.
    Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • These ejections appeared to sweep away any and all dust particles in its way, and the mission's crewmembers will be keeping their eyes peeled in case this kind of event is caught on camera again.
    Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • Although the carcasses of many holiday evergreens are discarded with trash bags, others often find a useful, sustainable second life.
    Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • According to Garcia, ham should be discarded if left out for longer than two hours in the Danger Zone.
    Fernanda Galan, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
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