claw
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When the time came, Rufus took over as chief claw patrol when he was 18 weeks old.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
Political strategist Michael Trujillo, who did not work for any of the mayoral hopefuls, voiced strong doubts on Sunday that Pratt can claw his way back into second place.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The bankruptcy trustee in court is trying to claw back payouts to Tindal, Brown and many others, saying the gains were fraudulent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Although it is mathematically possible for Steyer and Raman to each claw their way into the top two in each race, the odds are against them.
From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026
“I hope so, son. But you’d better claw off that lee shore. You’ve lost your anchor to windward.”
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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Beowulf vocabulary
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"Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll
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Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
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