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Example Sentences

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Taking part in a World Cup remained a dream, however, and she got to scratch that itch three years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

“Once I finished playing, I missed that competitive edge. When I realized I could do it in reffing, I was like, ‘Oh, this scratches that itch that I miss.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

And you can feel that itch inside of people back home too.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The discovery reveals how the nervous system naturally limits scratching and may help explain why this process breaks down in people with chronic itch disorders.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

And that awful smell alone would make anyone itch for a fight.”

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby