- present participle of scratch.
scratching
Britishnoun
Vocabulary lists containing scratching
Example Sentences
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Oil analysts have been scratching their heads for months about why prices haven’t risen more.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
It’s 7 p.m. on a random weeknight, and you’re scratching your head while staring into the fridge, wondering what to eat for dinner.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 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
And Americans who are already paying more than $4 a gallon on average for gas may be left scratching their heads over the focus on jet fuel.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
“I don’t know,” he said, scratching at a mosquito bite on his scrawny arm.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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