Recent Examples on the WebBabies remain the last vestige of scoundrels in sequel terms, so naturally the movie introduces a son to Gru (voiced as usual by Steve Carell) and Lucy (Kristen Wiig) who, semi-amusingly, can’t stand his dad, screaming or acting up in some other way every time Gru picks him up.—Brian Lowry, CNN, 2 July 2024 There’s a grappling hook to make use of, but other than that, my scoundrel Kay Vess simply runs, jumps, and climbs up bright yellow grates and ledges like anyone else.—Ash Parrish, The Verge, 19 June 2024 Now, the musical about a scoundrel who amusingly kills off all of the relatives who stand in his way for a major inheritance is getting done by community theaters.—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2024 Hessler is an extraordinary writer, and his Egypt is full of scoundrels turned heroes and heroes turned scoundrels.—Lisa Anderson, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2019 See all Example Sentences for scoundrel
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