scoundrel

Example Sentences

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“These guys gave up their lives and their health to free my village from these scoundrels,” said Sergeant Tsymbal, 20.

From New York Times

“Don’t be afraid of these scoundrels! Russia will be free!” he told journalists and supporters in the courtroom after hearing the judge’s ruling.

From Washington Times

“Don’t be afraid of these scoundrels! Russia will be free!” he told a crowd of journalists and supporters in the courtroom after hearing the judge’s ruling.

From Seattle Times

Specifically, it centers on the kind of white scoundrels who stir up trouble for less-privileged souls.

From Seattle Times

The famous British writer Samuel Johnson once criticized a political opponent's self-described patriotism by memorably pointing out that "patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel."

From Salon