Example Sentences

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While Ava and Deborah are clawing at each other, Jimmy and Kayla strive to emerge from their fathers’ shadows.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2025

“Conservation efforts are clawing some endangered species back from the brink,” Duke University ecologist Stuart Pimm said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2022

The Dodgers have been the superior team — they own the best record in the majors and the Astros are clawing for just a playoff spot — but they weren’t in the ninth inning Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2020

I would have to imagine that any White House is going to be a very competitive environment, attract certain types of people who are clawing for those types of jobs.

From The New Yorker • Jan. 29, 2019

Three of them are clawing at my study door this minute demanding to be let in.

From The Making of an American by Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August)