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hulling

verb

present participle of hull

as in peeling

to remove the natural covering of hull the pinto beans before adding them

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peeling

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According to Chicago Public Schools, reports of peeling paint and possible mold in limited areas of the building were flagged earlier this month.

— Chris Tye, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
The liner immediately started peeling, and algae formed at the top of the pool, with pieces of lining floating on top.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

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