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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

Researchers believe that understanding how the body controls itch, including the signals that tell us when to stop scratching, could eventually lead to more effective therapies.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

I didn't itch anymore, and the swelling had all but disappeared.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda