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Noun
One win, against minnow Haiti, and two losses (admittedly to the superior squads of Brazil and Morocco), mean the Scots, again, are heading home after the first round.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026 Yes, the Scots played poorly, but Brazil’s brilliant roster of attacking talent capitalized on mistakes with frightening efficiency.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026 The Scots have turned our cities into giant parties, and the Norwegians have made conga lines in our ballparks.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026 True to their word, the Scots were at the game Thursday night, seen in their kilts in the 320 level of Arrowhead Stadium, renamed Kansas City Stadium for the duration of the World Cup.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for Scots