clawing

Example Sentences

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It is too easy to think of people like Deborah as clawing back their careers for fame, validation or money rather than a deep and essential love of their art.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Google Gemini spent the past year clawing its way to a seat at the table alongside OpenAI and Anthropic, but its cutting-edge reputation is facing challenges today.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

The rupee was last trading at 95.6075 to the dollar, clawing back some ground after hitting another record low on Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The Georgia winger is as effective as he is mesmerising, taunting opposition with a languid but unstoppable dribbling style, socks at half mast on his calves, defenders clawing at the scorched turf left behind him.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Anya screamed, clawing again at the canvas sides.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack