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scourge

[skurj] / skɜrdʒ /




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It could provide solace if it comes in weaker than expected, or be a scourge if it continues to heat up.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

This isn’t the first time Kavanaugh has written about the scourge of racism in jury selection.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

One cites her newfound sobriety as evidence that people can change — a nod to Steyer’s self-proclaimed metamorphosis from hedge fund titan to scourge of big corporations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

"We will never stop fighting to end the scourge of waste crime that scars our environment and communities."

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

The resounding success of the Curagao experiment whetted the appetites of Florida livestock raisers for a similar feat that would relieve them of the scourge of screw-worms.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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