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"scratch out" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It means to physically or metaphorically erase or remove something, often by using a sharp object such as a pencil or knife. One example of this phrase in use may be: "He used a pen to scratch out the incorrect word in his essay." This means that the person physically crossed out the mistake with a pen. Another example could be: "I'm going to have to scratch out that last sentence and rewrite it." In this case, the speaker is metaphorically removing or revising the sentence.
Dictionary
scratch out
verb
To remove something by scratching.
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Others scratch out sales from local farmers' markets.
But the Islanders will still need to scratch out victories.
Now that the Colts must scratch out wins, every 43-yard return is a major problem.
I was reaching out around myself so the tree branches wouldn't scratch out my eyes.
These are my long red nails, the better to scratch out your eyes".
Detainees may also write illegibly and scratch out words to make their confessions inadmissible in court.
"I have to scratch out the 2B," Knoblauch said, referring to abbreviation for second base.
"When we made an inscription, we couldn't just scratch out some writing," Mr. Ordesky says.
We think, Give him the best chance defensively and we can scratch out a run.
And to scratch out lanes, he used a 20-foot-plywood board, studded with nails.
To make any changes, we had to scratch out the drawings with a scalpel.
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