Example Sentences

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He had 28-day-old sutures he contemplated removing himself because they itched so badly.

From Salon • Aug. 17, 2025

As Black L.A. began to build political power, Mexican American leaders itched to get one of their own back into City Hall.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2024

When University of Copenhagen evolutionary ecologist Kasun Bodawatta handled feathers from the Regent Whistler and the Rufous-naped Bellbird, his eyes teared up and itched like he was chopping onions.

From Scientific American • Sep. 1, 2023

Once the band began to click as a whole, a natural fatigue from rehearsing kicked in as the cast itched to begin filming.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2023

He spoke of weather portents and the slack wits of smallfolk, and told how his nephew itched for battle.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin