scratching

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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

Like his counterparts in Phoenix, dealer Matt Bowers was scratching his head earlier this year when he noticed Carvana’s Dallas store rocketing up the Stellantis sales charts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

And at Old Trafford on Sunday we were presented with the latest example of a decision which has left supporters scratching their heads.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Shohei Ohtani prefers to always be in the Dodgers’ lineup, but manager Dave Roberts did the right thing scratching the two-way star from the hitting lineup for two games.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Her eyes were wild with fear, tiny nails scratching at the mud.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman