scandal
noun
a disgraceful or discreditable action, circumstance, etc.
scandals
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pluralof scandal.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But the author’s agent subsequently pulled the book amid concerns about AI use, making it the latest in a string of such publishing-industry scandals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Flavio scored 43 percent despite being battered by a series of scandals.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
With resources limited, a situation not helped by the widely reported corruption scandals within several international federations in Cameroon, attending international competitions was extremely challenging.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
“Go Gentle, “Almost Life,” “New Skin” and “The Summer Boy” are just a few of our summer book picks filled with secrets, scandals and seaside romance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Ellet was that rare thing in the nineteenth century, not only a female author but one who had written about both women and scandals before.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
