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scorpion

[skawr-pee-uhn] / ˈskɔr pi ən /
NOUN
arachnid
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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

Published in Environmental Research Communications, the study focuses on central Morocco, one of the world's most severe scorpion sting hotspots.

From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 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

At the back window, a scorpion crossbow was mounted and loaded, ready for action.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan