How to use "scandal" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "scandal" in popular movie and book plots

  • By chance, he stops at the cabin of Jim Trueblood, who has caused a scandal by impregnating both his wife and his daughter in his sleep.  - Invisible Man
  • He tells Hedda that if he reveals what he knows, a scandal will likely arise around her.  - Hedda Gabler
  • The estranged couple only have remained married to avoid causing a political scandal for Michael's father.  - Theodora Goes Wild
  • Polly marries her widowed uncle, shortly after her aunt's death, causing a scandal in her social circle and distressing her parents deeply.  - Love in a Cold Climate
  • The story of Newton's blinding becomes a scandal which enables the Republicans to take power, eventually leading to a catastrophe.  - The Man Who Fell to Earth (novel)
  • At an industry party Chaplin causes a minor scandal when he refuses to shake hands with a visiting member of the Nazi party.  - Chaplin (film)
  • The resulting scandal forces Chopin to flee to France, along with Professor Eisner.  - A Song to Remember
  • After a major scandal in the theme park, however, Martha is eventually expelled from the island.  - England, England
  • Hitler knew it would cause a major scandal on the home front to have the popular Rommel publicly branded as a traitor.  - 20 July plot
  • She reacts with horror at the renewed interest in the scandal she had put behind her.  - Five Star Final
  • Upon seeing the money, Potter realizes the potential scandal could lead to the Building and Loan's downfall.  - It's a Wonderful Life
  • He rushes to her bedside, causing a scandal as this is not the "correct" attitude to death.  - Brave New World
  • A scandal arose with her and the Lord Admiral to which she stood trial.  - House of Tudor
  • publishes the scandal in a local tabloid – to the dismay of Bletch, who presumably wants to avoid negative press on the cast.  - Meet the Feebles
  • There has been an outbreak of anonymous letters, vandalism and threats, apparently from someone within the college, and a scandal is feared.  - Gaudy Night
  • Both his wife and his political opponent discover the affair and the public scandal ends his political career.  - Citizen Kane

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