cling
Example Sentences
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But in Monday’s game, the Sparks could only cling to the game with clenched fists as the gap widened.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026
LONDON—British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has lurched from crisis to crisis but managed to cling to power.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
The researchers compare the shape to the spiky burrs that cling stubbornly to shoes and clothing outdoors.
From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026
Rather than fleeing from such a leader, followers cling to him for salvation and protection.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
Had to cling to him for dear life for five miles.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
Vocabulary lists containing cling
Unit 1: Telling Details
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Nehru's "Tryst with Destiny" Speech
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Ship Breaker
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