scotch

Example Sentences

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But a provincial official appeared to scotch such suggestions, telling AFP: "There are no security alerts of any kind".

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

To try to demonstrate the pair are not that close, and to scotch claims that his links to Lord Mandelson could ruin a future leadership pitch.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Some, like beans, calabaza, cassava, cornmeal and scotch bonnet peppers, are indigenous to the islands and were being processed and consumed by the people living there when the colonizers arrived.

From Salon • Sep. 30, 2024

“RIP mate, and I really hope they serve scotch eggs up there!”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2024

Those parties have a very international flair, what with the scotch whiskey, American LPs, and the embassy gossip.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver