scratching

Example Sentences

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His antics in recent days have been keeping crowds amused, including scratching against metal posts, and rolling into the water while asleep.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

For Fogelman, “The Land” is scratching a creative itch he’s felt since childhood.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

The fossil jaws showed extensive chipping, scratching, cracking, and polishing, all signs of a strong biting force.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

“We’re still scratching the surface,” said Josephine Vaccarello, executive vice president of live for Sphere Entertainment and MSG Entertainment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

And yet still—even with the griffin, who was scratching his feathered ear with his hind leg, heavy in his lap—it felt impossible.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell