scratch out
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Like other scholars, I manage to scratch out a few new results about a handful of sources from one tradition or another.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
About 200 people scratch out a living raising animals and farming on the green fertile patch of land alongside the river.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 3, 2023
“For us to be able to scratch out two out of three against them is big for us,” Robertson said.
From Washington Times ● May 18, 2023
He became the fifth horse to scratch out of the race.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2023
Once Luke could scratch out his name and read short, simple phrases, Mother turned to math.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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