Scripps

[skrips]

noun

Edward Wyl·lis [wil-is] /ˈwɪl ɪs/, 1854–1926, U.S. newspaper publisher.

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Contemporary Examples of scripps

Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute produced the first living organism with synthetic bacteria this May.
Synthetic DNA: The New Drug Makers?
Elizabeth Lopatto
May 18, 2014
Can Arvind Mahankali spell “knaidel” to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee?
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The Daily Beast Video
June 1, 2013
Indian-American Arvind Mahankali just won the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
If You Grow Up Indian-American, College Graduation Isn’t Enough
Anita Raghavan
May 31, 2013
The 2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee is in full swing this week.
Fainting, Confusion, Screams: The 9 Best Spelling Bee Stumpers (VIDEO)
Anna Klassen
May 31, 2012
On the first flight to San Diego, I rushed into Scripps Mercy Hospital at 8:30 a.m. to find that my son would live.
Arnold Pardoned My Son’s Attacker
Bruce Henderson
May 11, 2011

Historical Examples of scripps

The relief from the cocain was instantaneous, but Scripps's manner showed no change.
The Tigress
Anne Warner
Scripps made no retort, and the dressing continued in silence.
The Tigress
Anne Warner
The most insufferable beast I've met in years—name of Scripps.
The Tigress
Anne Warner
Mr. Scripps, of course, couldn't go to Calcutta or anywhere else.
The Tigress
Anne Warner
"You've taken the devil's own time it appears to me," growled Mr. Scripps.
The Tigress
Anne Warner