- present participle of claw.
clawing
Example Sentences
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Top decision makers instead closed the probe, the people said, opting for a lighter-touch option: clawing back money the company earned from selling formula through federally funded nutrition programs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
At 5-2 down, Gauff saved two set points before clawing her way back to level at 5-5, but lost the tie-break as unforced errors and double faults punctuated her game.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
Like a zombie clawing its stiff, cold hand through the dirt of its grave, VHS refuses to die.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2026
Shares of Super Micro Computer were up 5% midday Monday, clawing back some of the losses incurred last week after co-founder Wally Liaw was indicted for alleged export-control violations.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 23, 2026
The bear was clawing at its roots: digging them out like wood-ants from a nest.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
