scrape
Example Sentences
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Colbert told Jackson it "took me a few years to scrape my courage into a pile to give you a call", but he did so two years ago and Jackson liked his idea.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
They can simply purchase data and even physical locations from third-party brokers that routinely scrape the internet for specific geolocation coordinates from weather apps, mobile games, and digital advertising networks.
From Salon • Mar. 12, 2026
Premier League leaders Arsenal needed Kai Havertz's last-minute penalty to scrape a draw at Bayer Leverkusen, sixth in the Bundesliga, after winning eight from eight in the league phase.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
Jobs outside of the farm are common in rural areas, and they’ve become increasingly important for farmers needing to scrape by in tough times.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
Red flags scrape my intestines, making them knot together.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.