scraping

Example Sentences

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Jayzus, one wants to say, stop scraping that fiddle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026

Having reached the last 16 of the World Cup by scraping past DR Congo 2-1, one of the biggest dangers facing England in their next match against Mexico is something they can't control - altitude.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Now software stocks are scraping themselves off the floor—but are still behind the curve as big investors stick with what has worked.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

It’s no small feat scraping up money for rent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

There was a mass clattering of chairs and scraping of forms as everyone was seated.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques