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back scratching

NOUN
pork barrel
Synonyms
WEAK
favors of office logrolling melon patronage payola perks perquisite plum political favor pork public crib public till public trough spoils of office taxpayer funds

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All packages include the same elements: back scratching, tracing patterns on arms and face, hair brushing and finger combing, just in different durations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2025

"We did a great job of fighting back, scratching and clawing to get back and take a lead and have a chance to get a win," he said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2011

Usually it’s done in a spirit of mutual back scratching and gentility.

From New York Times • Sep. 21, 2011

Washington back scratching, like all grooming behaviors, produces stability and social cohesion.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2011

Going to the plague-infected areas of Lake makes her nervous, and she always comes back scratching at her arms—as if she can feel an infection spreading on her skin.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu