- present participle of scratch.
scratching
Example Sentences
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However, animals lacking those neurons, or in which the neurons had been switched off, showed a dramatic reduction in scratching behavior.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
A mural depicting life in a Welsh village has left some people scratching their heads, as it features the Eastenders legend Dot Cotton.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
In April, when Rojas got news that his father had been rushed to the hospital, Roberts quickly took the decision on whether to play out of Rojas’ hands, scratching him from the lineup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
The first ever English World Cup team assembled by a German coach has fans scratching their heads.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
Then I stepped over to his mate on the right and, just to be fair, gave this one a good scratching, too.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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