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Recent Examples of scotch
But Borkowski scotched a potential plea deal by refusing to drop the charge, and Hilliard will now stand trial in June.
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Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
However, an oxygen-tank explosion 56 hours after launch scotched those plans and put the mission into survival mode.
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Mike Wall,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
It can be poached, scrambled, scotched, roasted, hard-boiled, devilled, pickled, and soft-boiled, all by itself.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
For beginners the classic Speyside style is part of an introduction to scotch.
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Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
However, an oxygen-tank explosion 56 hours after launch scotched those plans and put the mission into survival mode.
—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
It can be poached, scrambled, scotched, roasted, hard-boiled, devilled, pickled, and soft-boiled, all by itself.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
For beginners the classic Speyside style is part of an introduction to scotch.
—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scotch
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Clarity is the butter creamed with sugar.
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In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter.
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The Beatles have laid claim to this honor for decades, and the band may never be bested.
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The 44-year-old and her doubles partner, the 19-year-old Victoria Mboko, ended up besting the third seed in their opening match of the Queen’s Club tournament.
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For resistance training, that may mean starting with lighter weights and mastering technique before increasing load.
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Costco has mastered this equation for years.
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After milking, the cows would return themselves to their fresh pasture and spend the day grazing, snoozing, licking one another, and cooling off in the shade of pine trees.
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Bring along a friend who wouldn’t be able to indulge in these kinds of finger-licking treats otherwise.
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The menu features Mediterranean delicacies, starting with mezze like hummus, muhammara (a walnut and red pepper dip) and whipped feta spreads.
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Ospreay struck Strickland, who responded by whipping a chain at him.
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And the resounding manner of Burnham’s win – comprehensively defeating Reform weeks after Labour was routed in local elections – gives him considerable momentum too.
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Scotland, which defeated Haiti 1-0 on the same field last Friday, likely would need to beat or draw Brazil in its group-stage finale in Miami to qualify for the Round of 32.
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This 30-piece Bosch router bit set is a top choice for woodworkers, trim work, edge profiles, and cabinet projects.
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Weed the edges around the sidewalk regularly and trim shrubs and grass that hang over the sidewalk because their shade can promote mold and moss growth.
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The system has long been mired in controversy, including exam paper leaks and technical failures, placing a crushing burden on students, and financial strain on families investing everything in their children for a promise that can often appear fragile.
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When sacred places are bombed, when clergy are silenced, when believers are tortured, when religious freedom is crushed, the aggressor attempts to extinguish the living conscience of a nation.
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“Scotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scotch. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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