claw
noun
a sharp, usually curved, nail on the foot of an animal, as on a cat, dog, or bird.
has clawed
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present perfectof claw (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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It has clawed a little of that back, but its government now depends on the International Monetary Fund and other foreign lenders to cover day-to-day spending.
From Barron's ● Feb. 23, 2026
Wall Street has clawed back losses incurred after President Donald Trump imposed global tariffs a month ago, capping the longest winning streak in two decades for US stocks.
From BBC ● May 2, 2025
For nearly a year, the 56-year-old De León has clawed his way back from political purgatory, unveiling new street signs, showing up at awards dinners and chatting with constituents at his food giveaways.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2023
Rf1 Rcf8 has clawed her way back to equality.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 4, 2023
My heart feels as if an animal has clawed it out.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
