scratching

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But they’re scratching their heads over the little bean bags’ sudden ubiquity—and racing to keep up with new twists to the game.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

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

Referring to his tech plan’s restrictions on social media for youth, she said, “I don’t think of that as scratching my back.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane said the implementation of the current handball rule has left ex-professionals "scratching ourselves" confused.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Mom was studying at our little desk, and the soft light and the sound of her pen scratching against the paper lulled me to sleep.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy