scrape up
Example Sentences
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They scrape up shellfish, as well as stones and bycatch – the other marine life which gets caught in the nets.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2024
Add the remaining ¾ cup broth, then scrape up any browned bits.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 27, 2023
Because deliciousness often hinges on attention to detail, you’ll collect some of the starchy pasta water to scrape up the caramelized bits, or sucs, on the bottom of your baking sheets.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 11, 2023
Hunters and trappers have been enlisted to bring their harvests to researchers for testing, and wildlife crews collect animal carcasses in woods and scrape up roadkill to round out the picture.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2023
It was a physically demanding job, reaching under the seats in the theater to scrape up goo, scrubbing toilets in the bathroom.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
