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scathe

[skeyth] / skeɪð /


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I suggest an ibid of historians, a ponder of scientists, a scathe of bureaucrats.

From Time Magazine Archive

Vext by my brother Báli long My soul has borne the scathe and wrong.

From The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse by Griffith, Ralph T. H. (Ralph Thomas Hotchkin)

As a mother her child they love it; Guarding it well from scathe and loss They have stamped its side with a big Red Cross, And the white flag waves above it.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 4, 1914 by Various

Nor scathe had he, nor harm, nor dread: But the same couch beneath, Lay a gaunt wolf all torn and dead, Tremendous still in death.

From Anecdotes of Dogs by Jesse, Edward

Then stood up Gudbrand of the Dales and spake: 'Much scathe have we gotten now in our god; but, as he cannot help himself, we will now believe in the God in whom thou believest.'

From The Red True Story Book by Ford, H. J. (Henry Justice)

Trilith Studios, one of the largest production facilities in North America, has been scathed.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 23, 2026

"In the race to the bottom, France and Germany are leading the way in the September PMIs. Meanwhile, Spain and Italy are pulling through somewhat less scathed."

From Reuters Oct. 2, 2023

Exiting from the pandemic, the assumption might be that Noel’s students should be among the least scathed.

From Seattle Times Jun. 9, 2023

"I guess you’d have to have an actress who was older, playing younger. I’m not quite sure what the rules are now. But I also wasn’t personally scathed by it."

From Fox News Nov. 22, 2021

I was in my own room as usual—just myself, without obvious change: nothing had smitten me, or scathed me, or maimed me.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

It isn’t hard to imagine that were he still alive today, his critique of most of the smartglasses on the market would be scathing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

While the report reviews O'Brien's practice, it is scathing in how systems were managed, led and the lack of accountability from the health trust board.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

Mandy Moore shared her take on the drama swirling around her celebrity mommy group, months after fellow child actor Ashley Tisdale shaded the bunch in scathing essay last winter.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

Investors were likely underwhelmed by SoFi’s guidance, including an unchanged full-year outlook, as a scathing short report continues to weigh on shares.

From Barron's Apr. 29, 2026

Loud and scathing, Draco Malfoy’s voice echoed around the courtyard.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling




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