scratched
Example Sentences
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Smith’s neck problem cropped up Saturday, when he was scratched from the Dodgers’ lineup against the Angels.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Zion’s logo was scratched off the wall, its guitars were seized and the site was sealed.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Mice missing TRPV4 in sensory neurons scratched less often overall, but each scratching episode lasted much longer than normal.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
Right to Party was scratched Friday morning, the third straight day a horse has been withdrawn, following Silent Tactic and Fulleffort.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
He scratched at my arm so I’d hold him tighter.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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