Example Sentences

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She deserves it—but I’m more in awe of the happy ending Petra has been clawing for since the very beginning.

From Slate • Jul. 31, 2019

But in recent years Gooding has been clawing his way back.

From The Guardian • Mar. 31, 2018

Anaheim has been clawing to get back in the playoff picture for roughly three months, never getting a firm foothold in the competitive West race until three days ago.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2011

Matt has been clawing his way back into slalom's elite after falling out of the top-30 rankings following a shoulder injury in Kitzbuehel in 2002.

From Time Magazine Archive