clawed
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of clawed
First recorded in 1250–1300, clawed is from the Middle English word claued. See claw, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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Super Micro’s stock clawed back some ground Monday as the market bounced on the latest Iran war development.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
While the Lancers clawed back to within five points, the gap only widened from there.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
Both leaders famously clawed their way to the top from unlikely beginnings -- Lee worked in a sweatshop to support his family, while Lula dropped out of school to sell peanuts and shine shoes.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
But Nvidia and Amazon.com clawed back their early losses to finish the day in the green.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
Then she clambered up, but before she was even on her clawed feet, one of the others flew toward them.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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