Example Sentences

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Several software stocks were clawing their way back after slumping amid rekindled AI-disruption fears.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

With him, the Lakers were clawing back towards competency in the West.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2022

The Spurs led 86-70 going into the fourth but the Blazers were clawing back in it.

From Fox News • Dec. 3, 2021

"We kept fighting and finding a way... we were clawing our way into that game."

From Reuters • Dec. 1, 2011

Anya ran back to where Ivan and Håkon were clawing and kicking a large hole in the barn wall to escape out of.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack