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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Frequently Asked Questions The best products to use for removing scratches out of stainless steel safely is Bar Keepers Friend, a Scotch Brite pad, or fine-grit sandpaper.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article GAINESVILLE — Ailing and unable to gain an upper hand on Vanderbilt, No. 6 Florida turned to a 20-year-old sophomore from Slovenia to scratch out a critical SEC win.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2025
Boston scratched out two runs off one of the league’s best pitchers in George Kirby, and Brayan Bello posted one of his best starts of the season when the Red Sox needed it most.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 31 July 2024
Devon Toews scored twice, Mackenzie Blackwood made 26 saves and the Avalanche scratched out its 25th win in 41 games, a 3-1 victory at Ball Arena.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
For most of its history the Palisades allowed for upper-middle, middle and even blue-collar folks to scratch out an existence.
—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
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article GAINESVILLE — Ailing and unable to gain an upper hand on Vanderbilt, No. 6 Florida turned to a 20-year-old sophomore from Slovenia to scratch out a critical SEC win.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2025
Boston scratched out two runs off one of the league’s best pitchers in George Kirby, and Brayan Bello posted one of his best starts of the season when the Red Sox needed it most.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 31 July 2024
Devon Toews scored twice, Mackenzie Blackwood made 26 saves and the Avalanche scratched out its 25th win in 41 games, a 3-1 victory at Ball Arena.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
For most of its history the Palisades allowed for upper-middle, middle and even blue-collar folks to scratch out an existence.
—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
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“Scratch out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scratch%20out. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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