scotch

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Recent Examples of scotch The scheme was scotched during Boris Johnson’s time as London mayor. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2024 Yet Reagan had faith in them, insisted on them, and scotched the deal with Gorbachev over them. Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2024 The show, which was hyped as the band’s final festival gig in Sweden, was scotched after Lyxzén was hospitalized and told to rest by doctors. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 June 2024 In a war, the United States would be unconstrained to halt North Korea’s nuclear weapons use, even if Washington’s 1994 Agreed Framework with Pyongyang scotched any thoughts of attacking the Yongbyon weapons reactor. Bennett Ramberg, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2017 See All Example Sentences for scotch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scotch
Verb
  • The best face massagers are an easy way to level up your skin-care routine and give your precious serums, cleansers, and creams some well-deserved support.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Hailey wore an oversized cream trench coat, with a thick navy and cream Breton striped top underneath, cropped navy flared pants, and black mules.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In the February primary, House bested Henyard, garnering 88% of the vote.
    Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The Gators, who won their first NCAA men’s championship title since 2007 and third overall, bested the Cougars by a razor-thin margin: 65-63.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Now, a new study adds basic geometry to the list of subjects these brainy birds seem to be able to master.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Any club would naturally be eager to sign a player who has mastered the most fundamental skill required to excel as a striker.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The race is being widely viewed as a must-win for Democrats who at the national level are still licking their 2024 election wounds, as well as a potential referendum on Trump and Musk.
    Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Cora appears to enjoy the routine and happily lets the cat lick at the tufts of blonde hair on her head.
    Kelli Bender, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Take it from us and whip out this gem for special occasions versus everyday wear, as Gucci recommends shielding it from direct light, heat, and rain.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • In the early hours of April 21, 1775, gale-force winds whipped across the town square, driving the shivering sentries from their posts to the shelter of their beds.
    Andrew Lawler, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
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  • In his first defense of the IBF crown, Ennis defeated David Avanesyan when the fight was halted before the start of the sixth round.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The Kings defeated the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the play-in tournament before losing to the New Orleans Pelicans in a game that would have sent them to the playoffs as the No.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The idea of trimming the tree during Masters week with so many people nearby did not seem logical.
    Bob Spear, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025
  • If that’s the case, then trimming current expenses to increase savings should accompany the move to a more conservative portfolio.
    Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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  • The other wildcard for Apple is what Europe will do in the form of retaliatory measures for what Trump announced last Wednesday evening that crushed the stock market on Thursday and Friday.
    Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The Atlanta Braves were recently dealt a crushing blow when outfielder Jurickson Profar was suspended for 80 games after testing positive for PEDs.
    Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025

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“Scotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scotch. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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