scratched

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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

Cox had expected to have three horses in the Derby but the barn was hit with some bad news on Thursday morning, when Fulleffort was scratched due to a chip in his left hind ankle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

LOUSVILLE, Ky. — Trainer Brad Cox will have to get by with two starters in his bid to win his second Kentucky Derby after Fulleffort was scratched Thursday morning.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

And so we set off down the aisle, and the branches hit the side mirrors, and, on occasion, scratched the door.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

The boy-Human placed his bald paw on my head and scratched gently at my ears.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth