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