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Like his counterparts in Phoenix, dealer Matt Bowers was scratching his head earlier this year when he noticed Carvana’s Dallas store rocketing up the Stellantis sales charts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

"In the second half I was scratching my head thinking it's a different team," said former England midfielder Karen Carney on ITV.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025

Baker-Whiting was scratching at showing his versatility as a fullback and winger last season.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2024

"I was scratching my head as to what this means because this pattern doesn't fit anything that we know about these systems," Pasham recalls.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2024

Past the Bear Flag they went and said “Hiya,”to the bouncer who was scratching his stomach.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck