Scrooge
Example Sentences
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The hamlet that grew up around the Farewell Bend Ranch was named Farewell Bend, until it was shortened by scrooges at the post office to Bend.
From New York Times • May 30, 2019
Bachelorette is not for brides and grooms but for the scrooges who dream of ruining the wedding.
From Time • Feb. 12, 2016
There are a number of scrooges among American economists, experts who argue that Christmas actually has a negative impact on U.S. finances.
From Slate • Nov. 20, 2013
In his first news conference since his re-election, President Obama took on bullies, scrooges, and unruly reporters.
From Slate • Nov. 15, 2012
He scrooges around a place and raises the devil, then he just naturally floats off.
From The Man Thou Gavest by Comstock, Harriet T. (Harriet Theresa)
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