are scratching
- present progressive of scratch.
Example Sentences
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Investors are scratching their heads about why Estée Lauder would take on a complicated acquisition before the turnaround has really taken hold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
But the European Commission, the anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International and media at home and abroad are scratching their heads.
From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026
“Those of us who have run campaigns are scratching our heads. I can’t imagine how this would happen.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 17, 2025
I suppose if you an Everton fan you are scratching around for positives right now - there are not many of them admittedly, but Danjuma is one.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2023
When this odd gesture betides them, they are scratching themselves with one foot, and thus lose the center of gravity.
From School Reading by Grades Sixth Year by Baldwin, James
