scratch

Example Sentences

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If no action is taken by May 13, the legislation will expire and the process will have to start from scratch, she added.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

I’m here working from scratch, working my way up.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Try making your nut butters from scratch before adding in the chia seeds.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

He played in four games for the Bulls leading into the All-Star break, but was a healthy scratch for their Feb. 19 game against the Toronto Raptors.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

It was just beneath his skin where he couldn’t scratch at it or pick it like a scab.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova