scorpion

Example Sentences

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“This is like a scorpion riding the frog’s back. When they sting, one of the biggest economies hurt by shutting down the Strait of Hormuz will be the Iranian economy,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Solanke then produced a stunning scorpion kick to equalise and leave City six points adrift of leaders Arsenal.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

Lizbeth Ovalle won the Marta Award for the best goal in women's football with her scorpion kick for Tigres against Guadalajara in Mexico's Liga MX Femenil in March.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

Teams at FCFRP-USP and partner institutions have long worked to clone and express bioactive molecules, including proteins from rattlesnake and scorpion venom.

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2025

And at that moment the laughing Coyotito shook the rope and the scorpion fell.

From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck