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scalps

  • plural
    of scalp.
    scalp
    noun
    the integument of the upper part of the head, usually including the associated subcutaneous structures.
  • present tense form
    of scalp (3rd person singular).
    scalp
    noun
    the integument of the upper part of the head, usually including the associated subcutaneous structures.

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There is no escape: Garbagemen find them in their shoes at night; or writhing in their arm hair; or embedded in their scalps.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

State laws restricting private-equity involvement in the medical sector have taken their first scalps, as authorities signal an aggressive approach to enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026

They claimed some impressive scalps along the way - beating Manchester City and Atletico Madrid in the league phase before winning both legs against last season's finalists Inter Milan in the knockout play-offs.

From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2026

Qarabag had taken the scalps of Benfica and Eintracht Frankfurt in the league phase to make the play-off round and at least salvaged some pride with two goals in the second period.

From Barron's ● Feb. 24, 2026

However, the age and gender of victims were not easily distinguished by their scalps.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

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