Scargill
/ (ˈskɑːɡɪl) /
Arthur. born 1938, British trades union leader; president of the National Union of Mineworkers (1982–2002). He led the miners in a long and bitter strike (1984–85), but failed to prevent pit closures
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How to use Scargill in a sentence
The thing that made her a hero to the right was undoubtedly the way she took on and beat Arthur Scargill and the unions.
They all loved the Scargill Street house for its openness, for the great scallop of the world it had in view.
Sons and Lovers | David Herbert LawrenceThey were now in another house, an old one, near the Scargill Street home, which had been left soon after William had died.
Sons and Lovers | David Herbert LawrenceMrs. Scargill was talking about her at the Duffins' tennis, before you came for me, on Tuesday.
Soldiers Three | Rudyard KiplingMrs. Scargill was talking about her at the Dutfins' tennis, before you came for me, on Tuesday.
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