clawing

Example Sentences

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Rybakina never looked convincing despite clawing her way back from a double break down to force a tie-break, and a double fault on the opening point was a sign of things to come.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The rupee was last trading at 95.6075 to the dollar, clawing back some ground after hitting another record low on Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 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

Circle stock rose 3.4% to $104.61 in early trading Wednesday, clawing back some of the heavy losses it took the prior day.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

For a short time I dozed and woke to find him clawing at the doorway.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell