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

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

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

As a helicopter circled overhead, a man wearing a leather jacket clambered up a light pole, his feet perched on a street sign.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2025

Then she clambered up, but before she was even on her clawed feet, one of the others flew toward them.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny