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How to use the word Scarlet in a Sentence?

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Queerness generally, but Black queerness specifically, still functions as this kind of scarlet letter for many folks who want to work within the media and culture industries.

Alfred Martin

Found on CNN
2 years ago

The American public should understand that there is a risk, but it's an exceedingly rare risk, by basically putting a scarlet letter on this vaccine, by scaring people about this vaccine, by not really trusting them to understand the concept of relative risk, we may have done more harm than good, and there are people now who won't get a vaccine because this is the vaccine they would have gotten.

Paul Offit

Found on CNN
2 years ago

The Scarlet Lady is truly special and we've worked with some of the world's most sought-after designers, artists and architects to craft an extraordinary experience.

Richard Branson

Found on CNN
4 years ago

The collateral consequences have been devastating... the permanence of his conviction, the loss of his security clearance, not being able to use his training and experience, it has a lasting impact on him. He likes guns, and he can only look at pictures of them now, that's a permanent scarlet letter.

Edwin Brooks

Found on CNN
5 years ago

Scarlet Letter with pride.

Belle Knox

Found on FOX News
6 years ago

When we were passing the bill I had people asking me, ‘Is this a Scarlet Letter?’ and maybe it is. And I’m comfortable with that. If it’s a public shaming to the extent that it’s someone that’s stripped retirement accounts from seniors, I’m okay with that.

Mike McKell

Found on FOX News
7 years ago

People read as children that scarlet fever makes you go blind, parents look concerned ... so I have to debunk it in the office.

Beth Tarini

Found on CNN
8 years ago

She never says scarlet fever. She never says rash.

Beth Tarini

Found on CNN
8 years ago

They'll be reluctant to because they think it will put a scarlet letter on them and cause problems.

Matt Pierce

Found on FOX News
8 years ago

We haven't really been able to explore the depth of the character behind the superhero - that's what makes characters interesting, it's nice to see the introduction to Scarlet Witch, and I know that there will be more to come.

Scarlett Johansson

Found on Reuters
8 years ago

When I am dead, I hope it may be said: His sins were scarlet, but his books were read.

Hilaire Belloc

added by anonymous
10 years ago

When I am dead, I hope it is said, 'His sins were scarlet, but his books were read'.

Hilaire Belloc

added by anonymous
14 years ago

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