Scales
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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"The challenge of adherence likely contributes to the relatively high rate of stone recurrence in people with this chronic condition," Scales said.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
Attack after attack was repelled by the Celtic backline as Trusty and Liam Scales stood up to the Bologna onslaught.
From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026
Parrott headed Ireland into a surprise lead after 17 minutes from close range when Liam Scales nodded the ball back across the face of goal from a corner.
From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025
Actor Prunella Scales, who played Sybil in the short-lived but incredibly popular British sitcom ‘Fawlty Towers,’ has died at 93 after years with dementia.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025
On the night of Anne’s first date, we stationed ourselves at strategic windows so we could watch Joe Scales arrive.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
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