cling to
Example Sentences
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Rather than fleeing from such a leader, followers cling to him for salvation and protection.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
Even after losing three games by an average of 19.6 points per game, the Lakers still cling to some hope.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
These earnings beats appear to be more of a surprise, and because investors tend to cling to their prior beliefs, they underreact to the unexpectedly good news.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
But there is no good reason to cling to bad ideas from the Coolidge era for traditional programming.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
The woman from 8 who Effie calls Cecelia, who looks about thirty, has to detach herself from the three kids who run up to cling to her.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
