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