Example Sentences

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With tourism and remittances from Sri Lankan workers abroad picking up again, the country is clawing its way back but still has a mountain to climb.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2023

Most of the aid that the Treasury Department is clawing back comes from states in the West, Midwest and New England with relatively high per capita incomes and low percentages of renters per capita.

From New York Times • Mar. 16, 2022

Bateman’s performance is at its best when Marty is clawing his way out of unexpected pits and traps, and Linney’s curt and shielded Wendy brings out the finest version of the worst in his character.

From Salon • Jul. 22, 2017

Indeed, three weeks after the Sept. 8 deal was first announced, federal prosecutors and labor regulators are investigating the bank, Wells Fargo is clawing back compensation from Stumpf and a House committee hearing is scheduled for Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2016

The Serpent is twined around his body, the Scorpion is clawing at one leg.

From Myths and Marvels of Astronomy by Proctor, Richard A. (Richard Anthony)