An Americanism dating back to 1905–10
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Jodie, who was a girl scout – was said to be a “wonderful student “ by the Principal at Havering College.
From BBC ● May 16, 2019
When I was a kid I was like I'm going to be outside, when the food's ready just call me or I would cook for a girl scout badge, that was it.
From Salon ● Nov. 3, 2018
The teachings she describes might well have come from my sister's girl scout troop in the US. in the 60s.
From New York Times ● Nov. 9, 2017
The girl flourished, excelling as a girl scout and athlete, and playing French horn and bass viola in the Burbank Youth Symphony.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 29, 2016
A girl scout simply can't be timid, that is a really, truly good as gold scout girl, and we all know you are exactly that.
From The Girl Scouts at Bellaire Or Maid Mary's Awakening by Garis, Lilian
Photos posted to his Facebook page capture the simple joys of family life: making funny faces, fishing, hawking Girl Scout cookies, playing lacrosse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
She was a Girl Scout, cheerleader and the wrestling team’s scorekeeper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2025
Both flavors can be purchased in person at Girl Scouts cookie booths or online using the Girl Scout Cookie Finder.
From Salon ● Jan. 8, 2025
“Each of our 111 Girl Scout councils sets local Girl Scout Cookie prices based on several factors,” a spokesperson for Girl Scouts told CBS MoneyWatch in an email last September.
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2024
She reminded me of a Girl Scout leader I'd had once.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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