1.   For those involved, the scandal has been a very painful experience.

2.   The scandal was a further source of embarrassment to the government.

3.   If word got out now, a scandal could be disastrous.

4.   This drugs scandal is another blot on the Olympics.

5.   The scandal was a tawdry affair.

6.   The scandal was a major embarrassment for the government.

7.   The scandal has been a millstone around her neck.

8.   Roh stated that the Suso housing scandal was deeply regrettable.

9.   The scandal is another blow to the administration of Mr Alexander Farrelly, the governor of the Virgin Islands.

10.   That was when I wanted to keep whatever scandal there was, in the family.