scratched
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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
The Dodgers’ game against the Pirates on Wednesday was the fourth Smith had missed since being scratched from the lineup Saturday with a stiff neck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Afterward I marked the day on the tree trunk with a star—crudely scratched out—rather than an ordinary notch as usual.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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