clawing
Example Sentences
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The principal source of that bounce has been clawing voters back from the Greens and the Liberal Democrats, both of whom have suffered a two-point drop since Burnham's uncontested victory in the Labour leadership contest.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 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
Several software stocks were clawing their way back after slumping amid rekindled AI-disruption fears.
From Barron's ● Mar. 26, 2026
My skin was prickling, I was alive with ants, they were in my hair and on my neck and chest and I leaped to my feet, clawing them away.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
