clawed
Americanadjective
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Origin of clawed
First recorded in 1250–1300, clawed is from the Middle English word claued. See claw, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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The annual raise is being clawed back in the same year it’s announced.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
The Spice Girl turned fashion designer clawed her way out of debt and posted record profits.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Yet once again Paul dug deep and clawed his way back to deuce.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
Hallgrimsson's side could have been out of sight but for the post which denied Jason Molumby in the second period and Czech goalkeeper Matej Kovar who clawed away a Parrott header.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
He holds the flask out to me with one gray-green clawed hand.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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