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hen scratches

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plural of hen scratch

as in hen tracks

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Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star was vandalized with multiple scratches, just days after the country music icon was laid to rest.

— Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
The stoneware resists chips, scratches, and stains, and everything is dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

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