1.   I have barely scraped the surface of my topics singled out for illumination.

2.   RIGHT Gently scrape flat surfaces with putty knife or spatula.

3.   Sand or scrape the surface of the window sash to remove the dried paint ridge.

4.   The lead proved fatal for many who ingested a dose each time utensils scraped the surface.

5.   To serve, using a fork, scrape the surface of the granita to form ice crystals.

6.   Use a single-edge razor blade to scrape the surface, then wash off any remaining residue with a solution of equal parts white vinegar and warm water.

7.   Instead of skimmers and absorbent boom, workers in boats scraped the surface with spades, while others shoveled oil or pushed it downstream with wires.

8.   These efforts, however, barely scrape the surface.