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The dog's scruff was gently grabbed by the vet for examination.

He was pulled up by the scruff of his neck for misbehaving in class.

The kitten was carried by the scruff of its neck by its mother.

His shirt was wrinkled and looked like he had been dragged by the scruff of his neck.

The scruff of his neck was all sweaty after the intense workout.

She grabbed him by the scruff of his neck and scolded him for his reckless behavior.

The scruff of the old jacket was frayed and worn out.

He was too weak to even lift himself up by the scruff of his neck.

The scruff of the book's cover was torn, revealing the pages inside.

She brushed her fingers through the cat's scruff, causing it to purr contentedly.

" Gran'ma gave him to me, " she cried excitedly, holding the kitten out by the scruff.

Suddenly a bigger dog runs in, grabs the small dog by the scruff of the neck, and drags him out.

ROBERT [seizing him by the scruff of the neck] Positive!

But Hagrid groaned and pulled him back by the scruff of his neck.

He grabbed Hiccup by the scruff of the neck and lifted him clear off the ground.

He took Buck by the scruff of the neck, and though the dog growled threateningly, dragged him to one side and replaced Sol-leks.

Hagrid seized Harry by the scruff of the neck and pulled him away from the witch, knocking the tray right out of her hands.

" Dash it all, Evie, I can't haul him down to the local police station by the scruff of his neck" .

He made a singular remark—" Hallo, here's another" ! —seized Pigling by the scruff of the neck, and dropped him into the hamper.

He seized Malfoy by the scruff of the neck and forced him through the door ahead of the rest; Greyback and the squat brother and sister followed, the latter both panting excitedly.