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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

The group’s shares have clawed back some $50 billion in market value after a rout triggered by the report, but they are still down around $110 billion.

From Reuters • Jul. 12, 2023

Those who have clawed their way out of debt describe the liberation of solvency, as well as the relationship benefits of working together to take back control of your financial future.

From Washington Post • Dec. 22, 2022

The Jaguars have clawed their way into the AFC postseason hunt by winning two straight and three of four.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2022

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