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

By integrating globally available information on soil composition, temperature, and other habitat characteristics, the team demonstrated how high risk scorpion areas can be identified beyond Morocco.

From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 2026

Allusion in the previous episode to the scorpion and frog fable?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 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

He imagined a bunch of demigods in dark robes trying to quietly roll a scorpion ballista through the front doors.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan