scratching

British

/ ˈskrætʃɪŋ /

noun

a percussive effect obtained by rotating a gramophone record manually: a disc-jockey and dub technique

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This announcement of another independent committee will no doubt leave some people scratching their heads.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

“We’re scratching the surface in terms of what we think the total potential of the space offers for us.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

Laurie Bolewitz reads a spooky “tale” to sleepover guests as a black cat perches on a scratching post.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

So the idea that he would stake his company’s future on a takeover of another pharma giant left investors scratching their heads, with many running for cover in recent days.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

A thin gray squirrel had gripped Teddy’s head and was scratching him.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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