National Spelling Bee
Scripps also operates the national (US) spelling bee. The final competition is in Washington, DC and it is broadcasted on ESPN and ABC. Lower levels are organized by the school, then county and eventually to the final competition.
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Famous quotes containing the words national, spelling and/or bee:
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—Alexander Hamilton (1757–1804)
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The heart is drained that, spelling in the scurry
Of chemic blood, warned of the coming fury.
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