scratching

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Oil analysts have been scratching their heads for months about why prices haven’t risen more.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s 7 p.m. on a random weeknight, and you’re scratching your head while staring into the fridge, wondering what to eat for dinner.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

And Americans who are already paying more than $4 a gallon on average for gas may be left scratching their heads over the focus on jet fuel.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 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

Branches clawed him as he ran, scratching with every surge forward, while the roots under his feet seemed to be trying to trip him on purpose, succeeding far too often.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley