scratched
Example Sentences
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Mice with the specialized neurons scratched normally in response to itch.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
The Dodgers’ game against the Pirates on Wednesday was the fourth Smith had missed since being scratched from the lineup Saturday with a stiff neck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
When I finally did, age 30, I realized to my chagrin that in following his footsteps, I hadn’t scratched the surface of his intellectual journey.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
Mice missing TRPV4 in sensory neurons scratched less often overall, but each scratching episode lasted much longer than normal.
From Science Daily ● May 10, 2026
I heard as she scratched something down with her pen and then said, “Thank you, Mr. Kravitz. This has been most helpful.”
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
