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