scratching
Example Sentences
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However, animals lacking those neurons, or in which the neurons had been switched off, showed a dramatic reduction in scratching behavior.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
The letters have left many Californians scratching their heads as to what went wrong and scrambling to reschedule their tests to ensure they don’t lose the ability to drive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
He told AFP about one of the rescued, who he heard "scratching at a wall."
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
A mural depicting life in a Welsh village has left some people scratching their heads, as it features the Eastenders legend Dot Cotton.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Her sword arm has fallen to her side, the tip of the blade scratching against the cool, hard ground.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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