Example Sentences

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Even late in the first half, when Alabama had clawed back to 17-10, the Sooners had the ball with a chance to tack on points before the whistle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

Disaster for Barnsley who had clawed their way back into it...

From BBC • May 2, 2024

Yet, by the start of the eighth, the had clawed back within one, scoring six straight runs between the sixth and seventh innings to get themselves back in the game.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2023

Edmonton thought it had clawed back to within a goal on an early third period power-play goal by Draisaitl, but it was erased on a coach’s challenge which determined Hyman was offside on the play.

From Washington Times • Jan. 4, 2023

Hearing Akhlys speak, he no longer found it strange that she had clawed her own cheeks.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan