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Recent Examples of scotch
For beginners the classic Speyside style is part of an introduction to scotch.
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Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But Buffett died later that year, scotching those plans.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 6 July 2025
The claims of progress, inclusion, and financial stability – the last of which Ben Sulayem has frequently highlighted – were all scotched by Mayer.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 5 July 2025
The avoidable editorial error collided with Channel 4 broadcasting Gaza: Doctors Under Attack, a documentary that the BBC formally scotched just days earlier amid a rancorous dispute over the impartiality of the filmmakers involved in telling the stories of warzone medics.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 July 2025
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Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But Buffett died later that year, scotching those plans.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 6 July 2025
The claims of progress, inclusion, and financial stability – the last of which Ben Sulayem has frequently highlighted – were all scotched by Mayer.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 5 July 2025
The avoidable editorial error collided with Channel 4 broadcasting Gaza: Doctors Under Attack, a documentary that the BBC formally scotched just days earlier amid a rancorous dispute over the impartiality of the filmmakers involved in telling the stories of warzone medics.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scotch
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Follow this recipe for the perfect cake, including creaming the butter and sugar.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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Next, cream the butter and sugar in a mixer, about three minutes on medium speed.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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In that race, Adam Gray bested Republican incumbent John Duarte by only a few hundred votes.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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The broadening out continues in the market, with the equal weighted S & P 500 besting the market cap index.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Liu skated on, mastering her jumps and repeating as national champion in 2020, though age restrictions prevented her from entering international competitions.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan Amy Tan has mastered the art of mother-daughter literature.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Mitch West, meanwhile, was licking his wounds on Monday night, when snow still hadn’t touched down in his region of South Carolina.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
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England’s Test team are still licking their wounds after their humbling Down Under.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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It’s inspired by a French silk pie, but without any eggs to whip.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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For season 1 of The Boss, InStyle Editor in Chief Sally Holmes taps Julia Fox (Uncut Gems, Him, The Moment) as the Temporary-Permanent Ambassador of Slayage in an effort to whip the InStyle team’s style into shape ahead of New York Fashion Week.—
InStyle Editors,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Magic rallied from 17 points down to win 120-117, but the Jazz defeated the Heat 115-111.—
Mark Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Cyclones, who are 13-0 at Hilton Coliseum this season, have defeated the Jayhawks three straight years in the building.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Hachimura helped the Lakers stay the course after their lead was trimmed to two points with 27 seconds left.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Officials say the goats will practically climb over each other to reach them, turning bush-trimming into a competitive sport.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Put fennel seeds in a small, self-sealing plastic bag, and crush with a rolling pin.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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Advanced Micro Devices stock was getting crushed — down more than 16% despite a beat and raise.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Scotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scotch. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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