scratch
Example Sentences
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The harder problem is building a legal system from scratch to prosecute them.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
Because the drugs have already been developed and approved, redeploying them can be more straightforward than starting from scratch with new formulas.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
After all, an AI agent is good at creating itineraries from scratch and incorporating your preferences and budget into whatever format somebody likes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
The study has drawn attention because lubiprostone is already an approved medication for chronic constipation, potentially making future clinical use faster than developing a completely new drug from scratch.
From Science Daily • May 8, 2026
The cat flicked her long tail, paused to get a scratch behind the ears, then waded back into the mist.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
Vocabulary lists containing scratch
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1
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"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act III
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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