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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clawing
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Double-bass glissandos hint at hands grubbing in the earth, while abrupt moments of concerted action—notably, an accordion wheezing out an F-sharp-minor chord—suggest flickering signals and transmissions.
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Released in 1958, Attack told of a wealthy heiress, fresh from a stint at a mental institution, who is turned into a giantess and then deals with her philandering husband and his no-good, money-grubbing floozy.
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That biography took the form of a dark romance between the self-lacerating Louis and his fiercely loving but brutal maker, Lestat, filtered through the former’s brooding subjectivity.
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The industry’s issues have come up in debates and on the campaign trail, certainly, but perhaps not so much as challenger (and ex-reality TV villain) Spencer Pratt’s lacerating AI videos about Bass’ role in last year’s devastating Pacific Palisades fires.
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The agency is now encouraging ports to pay for the initial step in a process that includes studying, obtaining permits and dredging trade waterways.
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Pound the chicken cutlets lightly to an even thickness before dredging to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry edges.
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The interim agreement to end the Iran war has already reopened the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran effectively closed, cutting the global economy off from significant supplies of oil and natural gas.
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But after the cost-cutting trade of Jonathan Greenard to Philadelphia, the depth chart for the edge rusher spots is thin.
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To further create a secure feel, the shoe is also made with a plush heel collar and tongue that lock you in without chafing against your feet.
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Women love that this shapewear keeps thighs from chafing.
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“Clawing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clawing. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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