- plural of scientist.
scientists
Example Sentences
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The idea behind the trial is that if scientists can predict the areas of the atmosphere where contrails are likely to form, aircraft could avoid them.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Many scientists are trying to diversify their funding by courting foundations and private companies instead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Known as contrails, these icy clouds contribute to climate change, and scientists have been trying to work out how to stop them.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Additionally, a July directive gives priority to individual scientists over universities for $200 billion in annual federal research.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
But the point is that the scientists are watching, and they’re able to detect even these small changes.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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