pawing

Example Sentences

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It was a cagey start with both seemingly intent on a scouting mission, Crocker pawing his right hand as Donovan missed with some early shots but did land late in the round.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025

Sunday’s most intriguing sporting event won’t be Ravens versus the Bills, or Lions pawing at Packers, or even the Jets facing off against their former yoga instructor, Aaron Rodgers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 7, 2025

Boots, a young black-and-white domestic shorthair cat, lies on his back, pawing playfully at the air.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

All he’s doing with this feral pawing for a message is frittering that away.

From Slate • Aug. 3, 2024

“I just want some space, that’s all. You don’t have to be pawing me all the time.”

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng