are itching
- present progressive of itch.
Example Sentences
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The entertainment industry is in the midst of severe economic challenges and neither actors nor studios are itching for a fight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026
So there’s a theory percolating online that if you adopt the qualities of a stone, becoming impassive and bland, then you will repel the argumentative, antagonistic people in your life who are itching for conflict.
From New York Times ● May 31, 2024
The Giants are itching to land a foundational player after missing out on Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 5, 2023
Yes, the boy’s at a weak point right now, and leaders are itching to move against him.
From Slate ● Nov. 19, 2022
In the morning, my palms are itching so bad, it’s hard to tie my armband on.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
