clawing

Example Sentences

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However, after clawing her way back to 5-4 from 5-1 down in the tie-break, Raducanu's resistance let up and Sierra secured victory after an hour and 45 minutes.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Google Gemini spent the past year clawing its way to a seat at the table alongside OpenAI and Anthropic, but its cutting-edge reputation is facing challenges today.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 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

He tore himself free of the clawing fingers, half-fell, half-threw himself out of the alley, and by the time the last shivering wail had died away was tugging at his own gate.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw