claw
noun
a sharp, usually curved, nail on the foot of an animal, as on a cat, dog, or bird.
have clawed
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present perfectof claw.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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Shares have clawed back earlier losses and are now down 8.4% at 130.40 pounds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Many streets are littered with the contents of the bins, with rubbish strewn everywhere as animals have clawed their way into them.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2025
Few “Top Chef” winners have clawed their way back from elimination to claim the title, but Joe Flamm did just that—cooking his way through Last Chance Kitchen before emerging victorious in Season 15.
From Salon ● Mar. 1, 2025
Meme stocks have clawed back some of last year's losses, while shares of larger, tech-focused companies such as Nvidia and Tesla have also joined in the fray.
From Reuters ● Feb. 14, 2023
He would have clawed them out if he’d dared, his head was pounding so.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
