clawed
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of clawed
First recorded in 1250–1300, clawed is from the Middle English word claued. See claw, -ed 3
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The Bukhman Foundation said it withdrew its $12 million donation and the Helmsley Charitable Trust clawed its $3 million gift back, Panzirer said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
However, South Africa clawed their way back to triumph - just as their director of rugby Rassie Erasmus had predicted.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
But an extraordinary 90-foot putt from Kupcho on the 17th clawed the Americans back into contention and they headed up the last hole all square.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
Historically, authorities have clawed back pilfered funds about 75% of the time when scams were reported within 72 hours, said the FBI’s Lynch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Clare clawed at the passing trees, scrabbling for something—anything— to break his momentum.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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