scratching

Example Sentences

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But the European Commission, the anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International and media at home and abroad are scratching their heads.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

If you sat scratching your head, you’re far from alone.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Two of them work at Goldman Sachs, where some bankers were scratching their heads on Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

He is leading his way, which will bring moments that will leave you scratching your head.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

If the musk ox were telling this story, he would tell you that Duane’s suggestion left him gobsmacked, and that likely would have left you scratching your head like Duane and wondering what “gobsmacked” meant.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el