claw
noun
a sharp, usually curved, nail on the foot of an animal, as on a cat, dog, or bird.
have been clawing
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present perfect progressiveof claw.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The Raiders have been clawing to stay in the AFC West playoff race amid a tumultuous season.
From Fox News ● Nov. 27, 2021
After Watergate, Congress reasserted itself, but presidents have been clawing their way back ever since.
From New York Times ● Feb. 25, 2015
The shares have been clawing back the losses, ending on Tuesday at £13.70, nearly 3% higher, but still below the levels around £16.00 from which they dropped last week.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 14, 2012
