Scaling Multiple Clips In The Browser?

Hi
I have hundreds of clips in the browser that need to be pre-scaled down (all the same) to be efficiently edited into a multi-video track sequence. That is, set their scale as part of the clip in the browser befor adding to the timeline.
Anyone know a way to do it to all the clips at once?
Thanks in advance
Lee

HI
Thanks Kevan... lifesaver!
Funny, I use "Remove Attributes" frequently, but totally blanked on "Paste Attributes"!
Hopefully it'll stick this time!
Lee

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