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scandal

[skan-dl] / ˈskæn dl /


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But Galle said the Swift-Kelce wedding isn’t even close to the biggest billionaire-based scandal around Madison Square Garden.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2026

Kansas established its current system following a scandal in 1956 involving self-dealing by the governor, lieutenant governor, and chief justice of the state Supreme Court.

From Slate • Jul. 8, 2026

Another sports writer, Shane Ryan, said the most direct fallout of the scandal around Trump was on the team itself.

From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026

Plus: Our latest Financial Flashback, to the options-dating scandal 20 years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

I've never had such a lovely dress, the fit snug enough to let me fight yet modest enough not to cause scandal.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland




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