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

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

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

A rat watched them from a crumbled hole by a light; a scorpion danced from under their feet; a huge baboon spider squatted in a crack with its fangs resting on the edge.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer