are scrounging
- present progressive of scrounge.
Example Sentences
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Analysts are scrounging for any signal about the economy’s trajectory this month because the government shutdown has turned off the spigot of official government data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025
Hospitals say they are scrounging for generator fuel in order to keep operating life-saving medical equipment and incubators for premature babies.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 23, 2023
Some have erected makeshift tents and cook on little charcoal stoves, others are scrounging for food as their money runs out.
From Reuters ● Aug. 24, 2023
You’ve got some people who are scrounging day-to-day.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 13, 2021
With so many vying for the same supplies, some on the front lines are scrounging for gear one piece at a time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2020
