What does scorched-earth mean?
Scorched-earth means Characterized by a desire to prevail at any cost..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Characterized by a desire to prevail at any cost..
The scorched-earth ad campaign directed at her opponent didn't win her many votes.
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Scorched-earth means Characterized by a desire to prevail at any cost..
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The scorched-earth ad campaign directed at her opponent didn't win her many votes.
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