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hen scratches

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plural of hen scratch

as in hen tracks

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MacIntosh also points out that the fecal avoidance experiment bears little connection to how the initial outbreak spread, through bodily fluids transmitted through scratches or bites.

— Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026
For scratches or minor dings from fender benders, owners can replace the exterior body panels themselves.

— Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026

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