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Noun
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Midnight Mammoth last in a field of five that was watered down by the scratches of Pegasus World Cup winner Skippylongstocking and Grade 2 winner Westwood.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026 -
First-round pick Jase Richardson was a late scratch from the contest due to low back spasms.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Motown Philly, a Detroit-style take on the Philly cheesesteak, features hunks of shredded beef, peppers, onions and mushrooms; and the Pear Necessities consists of a sweet-savory medley of juicy pears, spinach leaves, smoky bacon, and feta, topped off with a scribble of honey.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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The script is way more confident when Gunn gets to scribble in the margins, whisking in Milly Alcock’s party-hardy Supergirl for a fast and fun cameo.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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Hand lettering, a more relaxed form of calligraphy, is a simple skill to make your handwritten scrawl appear prettier on paper.—
Katelyn Chef,
Martha Stewart,
29 Dec. 2025
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One arrived at her home with the familiar scrawl.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
13 Nov. 2025
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Kratzer said some of the documents allow visitors to see the founders’ handwriting up close.—
Olivianna Calmes,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Police said handwriting analysis revealed it was most likely written by a teenager.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Hen scratch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hen%20scratch. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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