Example Sentences

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Considering the saga's seminal literary importance, not to mention all the stuff that blows up, it's surprising that so few filmmakers have itched to put it on the screen.

From Time Magazine Archive

In turn, Times managing editors have itched for years to seize the Sunday department's talent and curb its independence.

From Time Magazine Archive

Had he had the freedom of his limbs, he would not have itched, he knew; it happened only when he had to keep absolutely still; he cursed the phenomenon to himself.

From The Passing of Ku Sui by Gilmore, Anthony

My fingers have itched to shake them ere now.”

From Joyce Morrell's Harvest The Annals of Selwick Hall by Holt, Emily Sarah

This to one of the mules, whose heels must have itched, for it was softly turning itself round as if seeking somewhere to administer a good round kick.

From Real Gold A Story of Adventure by Fenn, George Manville