Sentence examples for am scratching from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "am scratching" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in the present continuous tense to describe an ongoing action of scratching, typically referring to oneself or an animal.
Example: "I am scratching my head in confusion after hearing the news."
Alternatives: "am rubbing" or "am itching".

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am scratching

noun

A disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.

I can’t believe there is a scratch in the paint already.

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I am scratching my head in bewilderment".

The New York Times

"I am scratching names off my Christmas card list," Captain Dubinsky said.

The New York Times

I am scratching my arms with my pencil, so clearly I should just try to sleep again.

The New York Times

And I still am scratching my head at Bear's rationale for not accepting a new equity investment last fall.

The New York Times

Reached at his "management research laboratory" in Boulder, Colorado, he could only say: "These things have so far exceeded my expectations that I am scratching my head myself".

The Economist

"Every time you read an article saying Congress better be looking at farm programs I am scratching my head," Mr. Conner said.

The New York Times

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He's scratching his beard.

The Guardian - Film

"We were scratching our heads".

The New York Times

Physicists everywhere are scratching their heads.

The New York Times

"We're scratching the surface," he added.

The New York Times

"They'd be scratching all day".

The New York Times - Sports

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