scratching

Example Sentences

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Initially, I had her scratching up the trophy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

While Monday’s move left many investors scratching their heads, others have furnished explanations for why U.S. stocks have outperformed their international rivals since the start of the conflict, after lagging behind earlier in the year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

A federal emergency management official recently made a claim that has left colleagues scratching their heads and the internet buzzing.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

New research sheds light on how we know when to stop scratching an itch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

But then I saw it was just the little white chicken, scratching around.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones