strip away

phrasal verb

stripped away also stript away; stripping away; strips away

: to remove (something that covers a surface) : to pull pieces of a covering away from a surface

strip away the bark of a tree

: to remove (unimportant material) from something

The editor stripped away repetitive sections of the essay.

Examples of strip away in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This internal struggle can strip away joy, ease and true connection while allowing poor behavior and bad habits to flourish. —

Susanne Biro, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Make makeup disappear with this Clinique cleansing balm, then follow it up with this CeraVe cleanser to strip away any remaining grime from the day. —

Clara McMahon, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 But in the latter half Ani’s makeup is almost entirely stripped away. —

Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024 In the morning, switch to a more gentle speed to refresh skin without stripping away natural oils. —

Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for strip away

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