scalp

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Jack Draper will continue his Indian Wells title defence against Novak Djokovic after an impressive win on Monday - while Cameron Norrie claimed a major third-round scalp.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

“Claiming a top criminal scalp will not spare the government from a messy aftermath,” said Mora of the International Crisis Group.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

It marked another giant step in the emergence of Jovic, who stunned two-time Grand Slam finalist and seventh seed Jasmine Paolini in round three for the biggest scalp of her career.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

EEG systems are worn as caps covered with electrodes that record brain activity from the scalp.

From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 2026

I ducked away, my scalp smarting, and scrambled into the oregano bushes.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago