Scripps
[skrips]
- Edward Wyl·lis [wil-is] /ˈwɪl ɪs/, 1854–1926, U.S. newspaper publisher.
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Contemporary Examples
Scientists at the Scripps Research Institute produced the first living organism with synthetic bacteria this May.
Can Arvind Mahankali spell “knaidel” to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee?
Indian-American Arvind Mahankali just won the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
The 2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee is in full swing this week.
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.
Historical Examples
Mr. Scripps, of course, couldn't go to Calcutta or anywhere else.
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Scripps rumbled under his breath and emitted a volume of gray smoke.
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The most insufferable beast I've met in years—name of Scripps.
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Scripps made no retort, and the dressing continued in silence.
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The relief from the cocain was instantaneous, but Scripps's manner showed no change.
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