scalp

Example Sentences

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Chen began by massaging my scalp for about 10 minutes, as I tried not to fall asleep.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 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

However, the local favourites held firm in the last to win 9-7 and add the scalp of GB to that of the Swedes, who they beat in their opener.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

"It truly is the first time in history that one can modulate activity deep in the brain, centimeters from the scalp, examining subcortical structures with high spatial resolution," Freeman says.

From Science Daily • Feb. 4, 2026

He focused on the stars in the sky, and the bulbous moon, and the dust that tickled his scalp and skin.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova