scratch out
Example Sentences
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Meisner had a rough first act: he was born in Nebraska, to sharecroppers, married at 14, and dropped out of school to scratch out a few dollars on the Midwest bar circuit.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2023
The move worked well enough for him to scratch out a 68, joining the likes of Scottie Scheffler and Matt Fitzpatrick.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 13, 2023
“For us to be able to scratch out two out of three against them is big for us,” Robertson said.
From Washington Times • May 18, 2023
He became the fifth horse to scratch out of the race.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2023
"There's ink for you, Prince. Take the hawk's feather and scratch out our message."
From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman
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