scratch out
Example Sentences
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While Lewis was earning up to $80,000 a month from record sales and concerts, Swaggart was lucky to scratch out $30 a week.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2025
United has stunningly lost five home games already this season, though did scratch out a 1-0 win against Copenhagen, which it plays Wednesday in Denmark.
From Washington Times • Nov. 5, 2023
Meisner had a rough first act: he was born in Nebraska, to sharecroppers, married at 14, and dropped out of school to scratch out a few dollars on the Midwest bar circuit.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 28, 2023
Potential role in 2023: The former Washington State standout will try to scratch out a role as a receiver and returner, specifically on punts.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2023
How some were lucky and found a forever home, while others had to scratch out an existence on the streets.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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