Example Sentences

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Liverpool have been scratching for the old certainties this season.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2023

Gerrard will have been scratching his head as to how his side was not comfortably in front by the interval, so he probably knew what was coming in the second half.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2022

It will come as a blow to Treasury officials and policymakers at the Bank of England, who have been scratching their heads over Britain’s poor productivity performance and hoping for a turnaround.

From The Guardian • Apr. 7, 2016

I have been scratching my head over the Android “engagement paradox,” the idea that although Android market share is surging, its share of mobile browsing is lagging way behind.

From Forbes • Dec. 10, 2012

Then he flew away, and ever since all the hens throughout the world have been scratching to find the hawk’s ring.

From Philippine Folk Tales by Cole, Mabel Cook