- present participle of scratch.
scratching
Example Sentences
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Simply shining blue light onto the mice triggered the same scratching behavior seen during mechanical stimulation, providing strong evidence that these neurons directly produce the itch sensation.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
"In essence, if someone was just scratching on a bit of concrete, we'd be able to pick that up," he says, "even if they are entombed in the building".
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
In April, when Rojas got news that his father had been rushed to the hospital, Roberts quickly took the decision on whether to play out of Rojas’ hands, scratching him from the lineup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
Oil analysts have been scratching their heads for months about why prices haven’t risen more.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
The scratching returned to her throat, and despite her best efforts to keep them down, she coughed up more feathers, fistfuls of them.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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