claw
Example Sentences
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“We really had to claw and scratch and ask for favors,” Tenev said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 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
It still was far from their worst defensive showing of the season, and mostly they couldn’t claw their way back with a paltry 30.8% from the field.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Dozens of stores filled with claw machines have sprung up on streets and in malls across Hong Kong's finance hub in recent years, promising players a treasure trove of prizes and a sense of fulfilment.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Nine gnawed his claw, considering this unwelcome revelation.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
Vocabulary lists containing claw
Beowulf vocabulary
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"Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll
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Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
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