itching for

Example Sentences

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But in her public statements, the governor argues that most of the blame for the violence belongs to ICE—instead of the protesters who came to Newark itching for a fight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The series features Davis as Renee, a volunteer at the community center who is itching for combat.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The House of Mouse owned a majority stake in the junior streamer, but Comcast retained a 33 percent share, and Disney had been itching for full control over the app for years.

From Slate • Aug. 7, 2025

No matter how you slice the numbers, it’s clear the American people were itching for change.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2025

“Someone else can do your job—I’m sure there are others itching for the opportunity.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman