scum

Example Sentences

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“I went through four years of hell by this scum that we had to deal with,” Trump said.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2025

The first is a “caution” advisory, which indicates visitors can swim but should stay away from algae and scum in the water.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2024

For most people, the word “algae” evokes puddles of puke-brown scum.

From Science Magazine • May 21, 2024

"You end up getting tea scum forming on the surface, and that scum contains some of the antioxidants and taste compounds."

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2024

Eventually, by evening, the river would rouse itself to accept the day’s offerings and sludge off to the sea, leaving wavy lines of thick white scum in its wake.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy