claw

Example Sentences

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Remember, if your daughter’s marriage breaks down, there’s no clawing back that gift.

From MarketWatch

But over the course of the fourth quarter, as Oregon clawed its way back, the Trojans tightened up.

From Los Angeles Times

Rebel factions have pledged to block the vote from the enclaves they control, and the junta has admitted the vote cannot be held nationwide, but is waging offensives in a bid to claw back ground.

From Barron's

Players can lose all their market share in one year, however, though they can claw back if they make a shrewd investment and it pays off.

From The Wall Street Journal

Paws need claws: Declawing a cat in California is now illegal unless the surgery is medically necessary.

From Los Angeles Times