scratch out

phrasal verb

scratched out; scratching out; scratches out
: to draw a line through (something that is written down)
I scratched out the mistake.

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Names were added or scratched out on the back of certificates to show ownership. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 In the fifth, Beck scratched out an infield single to third baseman Royce Lewis. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 July 2025 Singer Tyler Joseph announced the album’s rundown in a novel way on Wednesday (July 16), scratching out the 13-song tracklist with a pencil on a yellow legal pad. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 July 2025 Hocking had scratched out a 13-year career in MLB by understanding the nuances of hitting. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 July 2025 After breaking out for seven runs on Friday night, the Dodgers’ offense went back into sleep mode, scratching out single runs in the second and sixth innings. Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 12 July 2025 Youngkin became a kinder, gentler version of Florida’s Ron DeSantis, scratching out progressive COVID and race policies. David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 July 2025 The end result is that the policies enacted by the people's representatives are gone—scratched out with a giant judicial eraser. Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025 While Lewis was earning up to $80,000 a month from record sales and concerts, Swaggart was lucky to scratch out $30 a week. Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025

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“Scratch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scratch%20out. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.

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