scum
Example Sentences
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The sleepless nights made him feel like a scum had settled over his brain.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2024
Pyongyang has denounced him as "human scum" and accused him of embezzling state funds and other crimes.
From BBC • Jul. 18, 2024
For most people, the word “algae” evokes puddles of puke-brown scum.
From Science Magazine • May 21, 2024
On Earth, ocean scum is a key part of sea spray that contributes to the smell of the ocean.
From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2024
He drew Honor to a halt at the edge of the moat, a deep trench lined with stone, its green waters choked by scum.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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