scratching
Britishnoun
Vocabulary lists containing scratching
Example Sentences
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However, animals lacking those neurons, or in which the neurons had been switched off, showed a dramatic reduction in scratching behavior.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
He told AFP about one of the rescued, who he heard "scratching at a wall."
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
A mural depicting life in a Welsh village has left some people scratching their heads, as it features the Eastenders legend Dot Cotton.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
The incident has left city officials scratching their heads as to how the creature crossed the 210 Freeway and decided to plop down in a heavily populated residential area surrounded by major streets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
Her sword arm has fallen to her side, the tip of the blade scratching against the cool, hard ground.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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