clawing
- present participle of claw.
Example Sentences
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Clawing back respectability is the new imperative on the horizon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
Clawing back from a 48-45 deficit, the Riot unleashed desperate four-point shots and dove for loose balls galore.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2025
Clawing back the money is difficult — particularly the cash that went abroad.
From Washington Times • Feb. 8, 2023
Clawing back from a deficit is nothing new for these Rangers.
From Seattle Times • May 14, 2022
Clawing for support, his hands crashed in jangling discord on the keys.
From The Cartels Jungle by Cox, Irving E.
