Example Sentences

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As she scrabbled for a laser pointer in her large handbag, her coloratura was comically on point, though she was inaudible in her middle range during the cabaletta.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 1, 2025

Swiss lawmakers have since scrabbled together six counterproposals.

From New York Times • Mar. 12, 2023

Her rivals cantered on as she scrabbled on the floor.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2022

Self-made billionaires, Duan and Shum included, scrabbled to the top, greasing palms along the way.

From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2021

I skittered and scrabbled, trying to stay upright.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon