How to Use Scots in a Sentence

Scots

noun
  • The Scots, who are now 5-1 overall, were not ranked in the top 15 in the statewide poll.
    — James Weber, The Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Scouting report: If Wong can fill a few holes on the line, look for the Scots to roll.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2023
  • David Douglas Scots The Scots’ defense just couldn’t get off the field last year.
    — Shane Hoffmann | , oregonlive, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The Scots can clinch the outright title with a win at home over Burlingame on Thursday.
    — Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024
  • Three years later, Mary Queen of Scots was the first to be crowned using the new crown and sceptre together.
    — Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 28 Dec. 2023
  • The Scots, who had won seven of their previous eight games, finished 9-4.
    — Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Nov. 2023
  • There’s nothing stopping you from planting your own forest like the King of Scots, either.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 June 2023
  • His mother, Mary, Queen of Scots, was said to have been involved in the murder of her second husband, James’s father.
    — Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
  • But the Scots were without their No. 1 player Saturday.
    — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
  • The last time Scots held such a referendum, in 2014, the queen played a subtle, but arguably significant, role in the outcome.
    — Mark Landler, New York Times, 5 July 2023
  • Wallace, who served as a captain in the Scots Guards, was once seen as Tory leader material, too.
    — Mark Landler, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2023
  • However, by the 10th century, through war, colonization, and the merging of the Scots, the Picts seem to have vanished forever.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2023
  • The Scots defense had four sacks, recovered three fumbles and had an interception.
    — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2023
  • There was also an immaculate English sparkling wine, going some way to proving that even the English and the Scots will put aside their differences in pursuit of a good drink.
    — Jamie Timson, The Week Uk, theweek, 22 Mar. 2024
  • The Scots erased an 8-5 halftime deficit, outscoring The Woodlands 9-2 after intermission.
    — Mike Waters, Dallas News, 14 May 2023
  • But what do thousands of Scots do while waiting for their team’s second group game on Friday?
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
  • On Sunday, the Scots were on hand to watch Boston host the Texas Rangers.
    — Ken Powtak, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
  • The Scots-Irish played an outsized role in history.
    — Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
  • Instead, when the lorries arrived with more beer, the Scots hopped aboard and helped unload the kegs themselves.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 3 June 2026
  • The Scots have a much stiffer test in their second match.
    — Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026
  • The Scots have never advanced from the group stage in eight Cup appearances.
    — Michelle Kaufman may 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026

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