claws
Example Sentences
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As the claws come out, so does a veritable pageant of secrets and lies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
A game called "Flappy Bill" features a bald eagle carrying a document in its claws that tries to avoid smashing into columns of various heights, against a background that resembles Washington DC.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
These medium-sized mammals, found only in Africa and Asia, have long, powerful tails, large curved claws, and bodies covered in overlapping scales that resemble a pinecone.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
Werro's trademark celebration, in which she mimics outstretched claws, is in honour of her father's advice to channel the spirit of a lion on the track after her judged her too timid in childhood races.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
A wonderful red dragon reared across the green cover, its claws outstretched, a shaft of flame rocketing from its mouth.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
