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scope

[skohp] / skoʊp /


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“It enabled us to expand the scope in ways that wouldn’t have been feasible before,” Sarandos said.

From Salon Jul. 23, 2026

This is when you might find out about a lost retirement account, or the true scope of your debt.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

"Actors drive all the performances, and we use these tools to amplify the sets and the scope of the shows," he said.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

He appreciates the scope of projects he’s done so far, from the massive scale of production on “House of the Dragon” to smaller art house films.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

As more and more children turned up, the Orphan Committee’s burden increased in scope until it was caring for 192 children.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy

The employees worked at faster paces, took on broader scopes of tasks and ended up working more hours.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 11, 2026

In the years since, Williams has consistently appeared in film and TV, accepting parts of all sizes and scopes.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 7, 2024

He said those delays would put Orsted in "a situation where we would need to go out and recontract all or very large scopes of the project at expectedly higher prices."

From Reuters Nov. 3, 2023

Vitale, on social media Tuesday, said he will have two scopes within the next five days to determine if his 35 radiation treatments “wiped out” his vocal cord cancer.

From Washington Times Oct. 11, 2023

I focus my attention on a lethal-looking bow so loaded down with scopes and gadgetry, I’m certain I can’t even lift it, let alone shoot it.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy meanwhile scoped the industry out for a possible partner for Spirit.

From The Wall Street Journal May 2, 2026

It said residents and workers suffered while the council "dither around a deal already scoped out at conciliation service Acas".

From BBC Mar. 11, 2026

Those goals, he argued, were "scoped and reasonable objectives that can be attained."

From Barron's Mar. 3, 2026

He kept the book tightly scoped, Jan. 7–24, ending with President Trump’s visit to the Palisades with Gov. Newsom.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 5, 2026

After every sixteen-mile stint in Idaho, Grandpa Ed is there just as he’s promised, in the location her “team” has scoped out.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

He is in Norway this month scoping out locations to add to his company’s itineraries.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Ardern and her husband were seen scoping out properties for sale in Sydney's beachside northern suburbs of Freshwater and Curl Curl, property website realestate.com.au said.

From Barron's Feb. 26, 2026

Published under the title "Microplastics and Global Warming: A Hidden Climate Threat Uncovered in a New Perspective," the study provides a scoping review of existing research.

From Science Daily Jan. 17, 2026

The MoD is scoping out 13 sites where it believes the new factories could be built and has named the areas of the UK where they are located.

From BBC Nov. 18, 2025

“Yes, ma’am. I’ve been scoping out all the library lovers bunking at my motel. Looking for just one of ’em to help me do what needs to be done.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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