scratching

Example Sentences

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Referring to his tech plan’s restrictions on social media for youth, she said, “I don’t think of that as scratching my back.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane said the implementation of the current handball rule has left ex-professionals "scratching ourselves" confused.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Shohei Ohtani prefers to always be in the Dodgers’ lineup, but manager Dave Roberts did the right thing scratching the two-way star from the hitting lineup for two games.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

His antics in Scotland kept crowds amused, including scratching against metal posts and rolling off into the water while asleep, before departing.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

There was a muffled scratching on the other end of the phone.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott