Words similar to grubbing

Example sentences for: grubbing

How can you use “grubbing” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

It is not a word I use, but I recently heard a Canadian broadcaster use it, and that has set me to delving and grubbing in dictionaries and other reference books.
No more rejections from picky academic journals or grubbing for sabbatical time.