11.   Friend and foe alike agree that Weld is usually interested in skimming the surface of an issue, although striking statistics are one surefire way to get his attention.

12.   From those hopes there arises an all too natural inclination to skim the surface.

13.   In novels, she said, the dialogue skimmed the surface of the sub-conversation.

14.   In the meager training courses that only some of them attend, many only skim the surface of the very complicated laws they will administer.

15.   It simply skims the surface of the legend, sad and beautiful as it was.

16.   Place the cooking liquid over high heat and cook until reduced by half, occasionally skimming the surface.

17.   Retirement planning is complex, and this just skims the surface of the first steps.

18.   Skimming the surface will not cut it in an intensely competitive world.

19.   Skim surface of broth to remove any foam and fat.

20.   Skim the surface of the oil to remove any floating potato bits, which can burn and give the oil an off flavor.