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scandium.
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scale.
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scene.
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science.
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scientific.
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screw.
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scruple.
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sculpsit.
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Scotch.
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Scotland.
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Scots.
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Scottish.
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Printing. small capitals.
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supercalendered.
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Sanitary Corps.
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Security Council (of the U.N.).
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Signal Corps.
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South Carolina.
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Staff Corps.
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Supreme Court.
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Signal Corps
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South Carolina
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(in Canada) Star of Courage
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scene
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scilicet
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Etymology
Origin of sc.
From the Latin word scīlicet, contraction of scīre licet “it is permitted to know”
Example Sentences
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This effect was confirmed through ab initio molecular dynamics simulations, which revealed the migration pathways of protons near the Sc cation when transporting across the material.
From Science Daily ● May 29, 2024
The MOF, one of four tested in a collaboration among scientists from Oregon State and Tiangong University in China, is based on scandium, chemical symbol Sc, and a carboxylate linker, TBAPy.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 5, 2024
Write a set of quantum numbers for each of the electrons with an n of 3 in a Sc atom.
From Textbooks ● Feb. 14, 2019
For instance: ”Show Report for 06/08/2010: Act 1, Sc.
From New York Times ● Jun. 11, 2010
As far as responsibility goes, no one really wants it—but all of us are responsible to the community we live in Sc its laws.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
The cargo ship Sparta is under Treasury Department sanctions, as is its owner, SC South LLC, and its parent company, Oboronlogistics LLC, which says its primary business is logistics for the Russian Defense Ministry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
Jacqueline Rifkin is an assistant professor of marketing at Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026
Carter is in the UK as Gotham are preparing to face Brazilian side SC Corinthians in the semi-finals of the inaugural Women's Champions Cup at Brentford Stadium on 28 January.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026
“They had a good game against SC and we have to come out hard and take care of the ball and rebound. It’ll be a fun game and I’m glad to be back in Pauley.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2026
At this time the galvanometer is thrown in series with SC.
From The Working of Steel Annealing, Heat Treating and Hardening of Carbon and Alloy Steel by Colvin, Fred H. (Fred Herbert)
Shakespeare: Merry Wives of Windsor, act iii. sc. i.
From Familiar Quotations A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature by Bartlett, John
Withdraw the board from the loops, twist these, and on the sc. work a second round of sc. with similar worsted, at the same time fastening in a chain stitch foundation worked with écru cotton.
From Harper's Young People, December 2, 1879 An Illustrated Weekly by Various
It is true that classical usage would require the middle voice, sc. πολλοῦ ἐποιεῖτο.
From A Plain Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament, Vol. II. by Scrivener, Frederick Henry Ambrose
Latin it was known as Columbina sc. herba, the dove’s plant.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" by Various
Act III, sc. i, where the Duke discovers Valentine's plot to escape with Silvia, is a passage of noble dramatic power, doubly interesting because it shows the justice of Shakespeare's vision.
From William Shakespeare by Masefield, John
D., D. Sc., famed British chemist and oldest Fellow of the Royal Society, appeared in brown velvet jacket and bright magenta waistcoat with one mauve lapel, one blue.
From Time Magazine Archive
The word has a common origin with Isl. ballaðr, Fr. boulet, Sc. boule, in Doug.
From The Lay of Havelok the Dane by Unknown
Sc. v., to which I know no parallel in the later tragedies.
From Oxford Lectures on Poetry by Bradley, Andrew Cecil
Sc. 2., where the Duke says: "This is a gentle provost: seldom-when The steeled gaoler is the friend of men."
From Notes and Queries, Number 179, April 2, 1853. A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by Bell, George
It is equivalent to umbe-while or vmwhile, Sc. umquhile.
From The Lay of Havelok the Dane by Unknown
X all round. 24th: X s.c. on s.c.,
From The Ladies' Work-Book Containing Instructions In Knitting, Crochet, Point-Lace, etc. by Unknown
Leaf: 14 ch., miss 2, 9 d.c. on the next 9, 2 s.c.,
From The Ladies' Work-Book Containing Instructions In Knitting, Crochet, Point-Lace, etc. by Unknown
With cotton No. 18 make 10 chain, 1 s.c., in 1st chain; then in round loop 3 d.c.,
From The Ladies' Work-Book Containing Instructions In Knitting, Crochet, Point-Lace, etc. by Unknown
Fasten to the round with a row of s.c., taking a stitch of each.
From The Ladies' Work-Book Containing Instructions In Knitting, Crochet, Point-Lace, etc. by Unknown
I. is the intestine, coe. the coelom, s.c. the spinal cord; n.c. the notochord, surrounded by n.s., the notochordal sheath, ao. is the dorsal aorta.
From Text Book of Biology, Part 1: Vertebrata by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
“When it comes to investing, the goal is always to achieve the best return with the least amount of risk,” said Forest Dutton, a certified financial planner in Lexington, S.C.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Should the family desire oceanfront recreation, they can head to their “exquisite” four-bedroom condo in Hilton Head, S.C., for golf and beach time.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
And in Myrtle Beach, S.C., officials instituted an “umbrellas-only rule” from Memorial Day through Labor Day citing safety.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
Liu, a supermarket employee in Greenville, S.C., finds AI useful for his side hustle: producing short product-promoting videos for social media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
At the National Democratic Convention at Charleston, S.C., in 1860 he was the Virginia delegation’s choice as candidate for the presidency of the United States, but was defeated for the nomination by Stephen A. Douglas.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" by Various
Being a clemson fan and born and raised in the town where sc state is located I have to comment.
From New York Times ● Sep. 18, 2016
They wanted enough change, sc that while remaining in the Navy the air service would be free from interference from non-flying officers.
From Time Magazine Archive
The air came up warmer a id sweeter every moment, sc sweet that it almost brought the tears to your eyes.
From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis
Somewhat magnified. sc, scutellum; co, cl, m, corium, clavus and membrane of forewing.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various
It is probable also that Sir Toby alludes to this song in Twelfth Night, Act. ii, sc.
From The Nursery Rhymes of England by Various
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