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.
Examples of scratch out in a Sentence
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For most of its history the Palisades allowed for upper-middle, middle and even blue-collar folks to scratch out an existence.
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Peter Kiefer, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
Sources said he was spotted at the bar with Musk one day, scratching out plans for DOGE on a napkin.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2025
The SUVs file into a gravel parking area that was scratched out of the scrubland.
—Tim Neville, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024
However, Northwestern battled and scratched out several impressive wins.
—Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
Given the roster limitations — Colorado was again without five of its 10 best players — the Avs need to scratch out as many points as possible.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2024
Two years ago, the former mayor of Happy Valley, a Portland suburb, scratched out a narrow victory in a Democratic-leaning Oregon congressional district, one of just 16 Republicans nationwide who prevailed on turf where Trump lost to Joe Biden.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
The rifle's serial number was scratched out, court documents later reveal.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2024
Judges moved between the two groups, standing at various distances and angles while muttering about brightness levels and scratching out scores on our sheets, while the audience whispered amongst themselves.
—Nilay Patel, The Verge, 16 Aug. 2024
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Peter Kiefer, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
Sources said he was spotted at the bar with Musk one day, scratching out plans for DOGE on a napkin.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2025
The SUVs file into a gravel parking area that was scratched out of the scrubland.
—Tim Neville, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024
However, Northwestern battled and scratched out several impressive wins.
—Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
Given the roster limitations — Colorado was again without five of its 10 best players — the Avs need to scratch out as many points as possible.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2024
Two years ago, the former mayor of Happy Valley, a Portland suburb, scratched out a narrow victory in a Democratic-leaning Oregon congressional district, one of just 16 Republicans nationwide who prevailed on turf where Trump lost to Joe Biden.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024
The rifle's serial number was scratched out, court documents later reveal.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2024
Judges moved between the two groups, standing at various distances and angles while muttering about brightness levels and scratching out scores on our sheets, while the audience whispered amongst themselves.
—Nilay Patel, The Verge, 16 Aug. 2024
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“Scratch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scratch%20out. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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