clawing

Example Sentences

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At 5-2 down, Gauff saved two set points before clawing her way back to level at 5-5, but lost the tie-break as unforced errors and double faults punctuated her game.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

It is too easy to think of people like Deborah as clawing back their careers for fame, validation or money rather than a deep and essential love of their art.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 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

JetBlue Airways rose 2.7%, clawing back some losses after closing down 6.2% on Monday.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

He stumbled forward, clawing at the air as if he’d suddenly gone blind.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi