clambered

Example Sentences

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Its use exploded, and venture capitalists clambered to invest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

After about 25 minutes he clambered back aboard the ship, girding for another long voyage the rest of the way across the ocean.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Near a fence they had clambered over, Gamboa said, she found a latex glove that contained Reyna’s DNA.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Coughing and spitting on the floor, Kolya clambered to his feet with difficulty.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

Her face was twisted in an ugly expression, and Ophie clambered to her feet just as the bedroom door slammed open.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland