scrounge

Example Sentences

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Biden administration officials tried for months to scrounge up enough conventional artillery rounds to keep firing at Russian positions.

From New York Times

He scrounged for work as a part-time actor and singer.

From Los Angeles Times

And, weighing in at 130 pounds, they have impressive appetites, allowing them to consume large quantities of fruit, as well as anything else they can scrounge.

From New York Times

Then they had to wait for weeks, scrounging for food, before food supplies arrived from the government and aid groups.

From Seattle Times

Ms. Blaido, a mother of four, said most of the hospital stay was not covered by her health insurance and she was unable to scrounge together enough money to make a dent in the debt.

From New York Times