Now Fayyad is trying to replace the cash payments and create a paper trail, thwarting commanders who skim off the top.

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The circular movement of the cooking foods also meant that scum or skin formed neatly in the center, making it easier to skim the residue off the top.

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Skim the fat off the top and discard it.

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Run a classically liberal economy and skim the political bribes necessary off the top to keep that support.

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Buckingham says you should skim a little off the top once your investments are profitable.

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Skim 4 tablespoons of fat off the top and whisk it in a separate saucepan with 5 tablespoons of flour, over a low heat.

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