scratch
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Towriss paid tribute to Lowdon's efforts in building a team from scratch while not knowing until the 11th hour when or even whether they would be racing.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
“Brands can spend years and millions of dollars trying to build that kind of cultural equity from scratch, and we already had it,” Lebel said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Speaking of which, there also will be new school meal items: a vegan blueberry muffin, Poly High’s Butter Chicken, a cheesesteak on sourdough and chicken posole made from scratch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Those stocks appear to be burning a hole in your pocket, but it’s not always wise to scratch itchy feet, as this Moneyist reader discovered.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
But just like this deaf cat Sugar who fell nineteen stories and lived, without a scratch, I was starting to believe that Fig and I would survive this crummy silent cat killer.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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A new study led by researchers at the University of Bologna suggests that the markings were far more organized than simple scratches or improvised decorations.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
Duration measures how far a fund drops when rates rise, and a long-term Treasury fund can post deep losses on a move that barely scratches a short-term bond fund.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
It's so stupid and basic, and yet it scratches a tried-and-tested musical itch with such precision that you have to admire its audacity.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Clover’s long, tasseled ears collect leaves, grass, and assorted debris on walks, and she scratches them out semiregularly.
From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2026
His head pounded, the scratches on his arms and legs stung, and every muscle in his body ached from the strain of lifting Abby over the fallen trees.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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The government advised not to use eclipse glasses if the lenses are scratched, torn or damaged.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
We haven’t scratched the surface of innovation coming for the afternoon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Mice with the specialized neurons scratched normally in response to itch.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
Also Wednesday, the team scratched shortstop Mookie Betts from the starting lineup because of a sore right wrist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
I felt sorry for Mr. Morales, so I scratched around a little.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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With residents already scratching and swatting, it took only a couple of charismatic entomologists to win over the right politicians to move legislation forward.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
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
A mural depicting life in a Welsh village has left some people scratching their heads, as it features the Eastenders legend Dot Cotton.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 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
Lately I was hypersensitive to touch and even someone else combing my hair or scratching my back felt like a transformer blowing up under my skin.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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