Example Sentences

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The Lionesses have been "itching to begin" their Women's World Cup campaign, says captain Millie Bright as England prepare to face Haiti.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2023

Disneyland annual pass holders who have been itching to renew their expiring passes will soon get the chance to do so, but with two less-than-magical caveats.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2022

Theaters artists have been itching to get back to work since New York went on lockdown in March 2020.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2021

Those who missed The Tale at Sundance have been itching for its wide release for months, though some are discouraged by its straight-to-small-screen acquisition.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2018

“He’s here. Along with a whole bunch of moms and dads who have been itching to get in here and see you. I kept them out so you could get yourself together first.”

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper