1
as in writing
to compose and set down on paper the words of
scratched out a poem for his beloved wife on the home front
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2
as in deleting
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it
scratched out the old phone number and wrote in the new one
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Kirk mused about writing a book on the core tenets of MAGA.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025 -
Guillaume Canet was also there writing his first feature film Mon Idole.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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Protecting your privacy goes beyond deleting profiles.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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That’s why Microsoft and others recommend deleting passwords, albeit Google isn’t there yet.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Last month, Deadline exclusively reported that Anna Faris and Regina Hall are back for Scary Movie 6, with Marlon penning the script alongside brothers Shawn Wayans and Keenen Ivory Wayans.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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The project had been in active development, with The Greatest Showman helmer Michael Gracey on board to direct and Jennifer Kaytin Robinson penning the script.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Sep. 2025
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White House officials briefly explored cancelling some of SpaceX’s deals with NASA and the Department of Defense, The Wall Street Journal reported in July.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The woman noted that canceling the shower has left her heartbroken.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Scratching (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scratching%20%28out%29. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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