sloughing

"My grandfather loved watching old western movies. "

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"My grandmother visits my family periodically, usually once a month. "

"The underneath of the aircraft was painted blue."

"There is no evidence that anyone was here earlier."

"Sire, do I have your permission to execute this traitor?"

"His truancy from school led to a failing grade. "

"Snakes slough their skin periodically."

"a successful use of medicine;  a successful experiment;  a successful enterprise"

"The magician revealed the rabbit from under his hat, surprising the audience. "

"The playground was littered with discard from the children's lunchboxes, including wrappers and apple cores. "

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "