clawing

Example Sentences

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JetBlue Airways rose 2.7%, clawing back some losses after closing down 6.2% on Monday.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 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

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

Naima stayed where she was and listened to the rasp of thorns clawing the tin.

From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins