Example Sentences

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That’s tough for the competitor in Rosenthal, who loves to throw hard and has been itching to since Aug. 16, 2017.

From Washington Post • Feb. 27, 2019

Having launched his Philip B Rejuvenating Oil, a much-loved potion steeped in French lavender, way back in 1992, Los Angeles hairdresser-to-the stars Philip Berkovitz has been itching to talk scalps for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2018

Baldwin, who appeared in Woody Allen’s 2012 film To Rome With Love alongside a now-regretful Ellen Page, has been itching to defend Allen’s honor for a while now.

From Slate • Jan. 29, 2018

He hopes to hear it again, thanks to the wealth of new material that Seattle has provided — things Keister has been itching to skewer.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 5, 2012

It’s the matchup you know Coby has been itching for since the start whistle.

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander