scalp

Example Sentences

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“Claiming a top criminal scalp will not spare the government from a messy aftermath,” said Mora of the International Crisis Group.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Chelsea face a trip to Hollywood-backed Wrexham, who have already taken a Premier League scalp this season in Nottingham Forest.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

In addition, it activates key growth related signaling systems such as Wnt and Shh and improves blood circulation in the scalp, which may enhance the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to hair follicles.

From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026

In front of co-owner Ryan Reynolds, the Red Dragons' class of 2025-26 etched themselves into cup folklore by taking their top-flight scalp at the Stok Cae Ras on penalties.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

Her fingers reached up to her bare pink scalp and touched it, exploring it tentatively.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman