"the recent scandal" is a valid phrase in written English and can be used in any context where the term is relevant.
For example: "The recent scandal involving the mayor has caused a lot of controversy around the city."
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The recent scandal over contraception comes close.
The recent scandal has had a number of immediate results.
But until Sunday, Benedict had not directly addressed the issue since the recent scandal broke.
He added, "The recent scandal has underscored the need for the highest ethical and governance standards".
(And, as the recent scandal at Wells Fargo illustrates, fraud in these sectors hardly went away).
Whether the recent scandal ushers in a new era of clean politics remains to be seen.
The recent scandal inside the Rampart division of the Los Angeles Police Department, for example, cuts both ways.
By Adam Davidson September 12, 2016 More than five thousand Wells Fargo employees were fired in the recent scandal.
(Google did present me with one Wall Street Journal article about the recent scandal, on the third page of results).
Hence the recent scandal, which spread across the Internet, in which employees dressed as Mickey, Minnie, Chip, Dale, and other favorites were filmed simulating sex at Disneyland Paris.
The recent scandal is horrific, but in no way should an entire community be condemned because of the actions of a few.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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