scratching

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But they’re scratching their heads over the little bean bags’ sudden ubiquity—and racing to keep up with new twists to the game.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

But they’re scratching their heads over its sudden ubiquity—and racing to keep up with new twists to the game.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

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

And at Old Trafford on Sunday we were presented with the latest example of a decision which has left supporters scratching their heads.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Sir Fig Newton circled around, guiding my hand to the appropriate scratching spots.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas