scrounge
Example Sentences
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Growing up undocumented in South Florida, she said, she and her family relied on free medical and dental clinics that serve the uninsured, scrounging for appointments and unable to select their doctors.
From Washington Post
Khrystyna’s days are spent scrounging the bits of childhood she still can.
From Washington Times
In 2022, the typical American getting keys to a starter home was 36 years old, an all-time high, and many buyers are into their golden years before they can scrounge together a down payment.
From Seattle Times
Most of the other journalists in the 49 seats scrounge for scarce scraps.
From Washington Times
Meals were often cat food or whatever they could scrounge from garbage cans.
From New York Times
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