Example Sentences

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I wish this weren’t the case, but my favorite thing in the world is working the legislative process to deliver for a community, and I am itching to get back to doing that work.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

I am itching for the day when someone puts together a cogent alternative to the two slovenly groups we empower.

From New York Times • Nov. 5, 2017

"The tournament is only days away but I am itching for action and very excited," he said.

From Reuters • May 5, 2015

I, of course, am itching to try it, but first Cue takes me through the iBook application and its online store.

From Time • Apr. 1, 2010

But today I am itching with thoughts of Ginia.

From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes